Weather

Travelers have encountered howling winds and ground blizzard conditions on Thanksgiving while traveling on Montana roads. Southwest Montana highways have been particularly hit by gusty winds consistently over 30 mph. Combined with even small amounts of snow, conditions and visibility has been quite poor.

Hopefully we will get enough snow soon to hit the slopes. Here are 9 ski terms everyone should know, especially if you want to at least try and fit it.

With so many people moving here and visiting, it's important to make sure you are prepared for the activity you are about to endure. Here are the top 5 best winter hiking boots.

Montana might have a new place for locals to shred snow in the winter.

Central and southwest Montana valleys could be dangerously slick on Thursday morning during commute hours. A perfect storm of temperature and moisture will combine to create freezing rain in several locations.

The sheer disrespect for Montana ski areas and resorts is unreal.

Get to know these winter terms so you are prepared for winter here in Montana.

Winter can be totally brutal in Montana, and even more so for those that are living in less than ideal conditions.

Montana counties across the entire state are getting hammered with snow, wind and bitterly cold temperatures. Missoula, Bozeman, Helena, Great Falls, Billings and everywhere in between has it's own issues, with up to 15 inches of fresh snow falling by Thursday evening.

Winter could see some unexpected twists on typical weather conditions across the U.S. this year.

Winter is on it's way and that means Montana will be dealing with snow, ice, and all that winter brings. Where does Montana rank compared to other states?

If you're sad to see a Montana Summer come to an end, the upside is that a Montana Fall can be (and usually is) absolutely breathtaking. The colors that erupt across the state are a photographer's dream and you'll find picture-worthy landscapes almost everywhere you look.