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Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

 

Below is information about drought information affecting the state of Montana.

 

Generally, drought statements are issued about one time a month when drought conditions of D3 or higher occur.

 

For the state of Montana, all drought information from the NWS in Missoula, Glasgow, Billings and Great Falls is combined into one statement.

 

Drought Information Statements for Montana

Drought Information Statement TFX 02242026

Drought Information Statement TFX 01052026

 

Drought Information Statements for Montana (Accessible Text-Only Version)

Drought Information Statement TFX 02242026.TXT

Drought Information Statement TFX 01052026.TXT

 

Drought Information For the State of Montana via Drought.gov

Montana Drought Information

 

Visit https://www.drought.gov/drought-information-statements to view current Drought Information Statements across the US and its territories.