National Weather Service

Summer will be a distant memory by the end of the week if forecasts by the National Weather Service Office in Missoula are accurate.

After the winter of 2018-2019, when the snow just fell and fell and fell some more, especially in February, western Montana residents are understandably curious about the long range forecast for the upcoming winter.

Sunday brought its own series of thunderstorms driven by strong winds into western Montana. Meteorologist Brian Conlan with the National Weather Service has details.

An eyewitness report from Peter Christian of KGVO Radio.

According to the Missoula National Weather Service Office, there is the potential for severe thunderstorms in western Montana on Saturday afternoon into the evening hours.

Once again the familiar aroma of wood smoke is coming through open windows in western Montana. Meteorologist Ryan Leach with the National Weather Service in Missoula explains where the smoke is originating.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for western Montana due to very hot temperatures and the risk of thunderstorms in the area.

The National Weather Service is warning that extremely hot weather with temperatures in the mid to upper 90’s is expected next week, along with a chance of accompanying thunderstorms.

Storm watchers had a treat on Saturday night into Sunday morning as spectacular thunderstorms moved through western Montana dishing out an amazing amount of lightning and thunder.

With the exception of the 4th of July itself, the holiday weekend was dominated with cooler weather and thunderstorm activity throughout western Montana.