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Terrifying 'Ice Tsunami' Slowly Consumes Backyard, Houses in Minnesota

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:45:02 +0000

Yikes. It's like in a horror movie when the deadly fog gradually creeps closer and closer, gobbling up all living things in its path. Except it's made of ice.

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Tom's Opinion: Government's Obsession: Re-Inventing The Wheel

Tom Egelhoff — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:00:46 +0000

When it comes to government dictating the size of my soft drink? Whether there is a saltshaker on my restaurant table? That’s my line in the sand.

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Montana Snowpack Slightly Below Average Levels

Associated Press — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:06:13 +0000

Analysts say Montana's snowpack level this year is slightly below average.

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Winter Weather Advisory Until Noon on Monday 3/4/2013

Michelle — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:39:10 +0000

Folks living or traveling in the higher elevations are going to see some snow today and tonight. Also great news for people who have Monday off to ski! Details here:

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Montana Has 3 Of The Coldest Cities In America

Michelle — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:07:51 +0000

Not a real shocker for native Montanans (or North Dakotans) but both states scored several spots in the latest "Who's Got The Yuckiest, Coldest Weather In America" list. See the full list here:

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Cool, Short Bozeman Winter Time Lapse [VIDEO]

Michelle — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:14:03 +0000

John Sweeney took this short time lapse video in Bozeman, Montana. Fog rolling in, mountains in the background. It's just a really nice reminder of how pretty this place can be. Enjoy.

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Ice Jam Flood Warning Continues And What Happens When One Breaks [VIDEO]

Michelle — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:40:49 +0000

A flood warning continues until further notice for the Gallatin River near Logan. Ice jams are to blame for the warning. As of now the river is at 8.8 feet and flood stage is 9 feet. This video demonstrates a "river tsunami" on the Gallatin from earlier this winter.

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Winter Storm Watch Through Friday Night For SNOW and WIND

Michelle — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:07:42 +0000

With any luck this Winter Storm Watch will do exactly what it says and snow. A lot. However, steady winds are expected as well. Details here:

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Winter Weather Advisory For Snow Through Tuesday 12/18/12

Michelle — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:45:17 +0000

This Winter Weather Advisory is for SW Montana for snow and HIGH WINDS including West Yellowstone into Yellowstone National Park. Details here:

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Winter Weather Advisory Until 9pm Tonight 12/12/12

Michelle — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:32:45 +0000

I was waiting all day for this to be issued, but here it is finally. Guess what? It's snowing and the roads are a mess. Here are the details:

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Winter Storm Watch For The Christmas Stroll And MSU Football Game?

Michelle — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:07:59 +0000

20 inches? What? It couldn't be a bigger weekend in the Bozeman area, and things just got a little more interesting with a Winter Storm Watch issued for this weekend. Details here:

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Winter Weather Advisory Until Monday 11/26/12

Michelle — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:28:32 +0000

Thanksgiving weekend will bring snow accumulations to the Bozeman and surrounding areas. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 1am Monday morning. Details here:

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Winter Weather Advisory Through Noon On Thanksgiving

Michelle — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:08:31 +0000

Of course there's a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow EXACTLY where I spend Thanksgiving. Every year. Without fail. Heading south? Here are the details:

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Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Until 6pm Tonight 11/14/12

Michelle — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:55:18 +0000

The southern most portion of Gallatin County will continue to receive snow today in addition to the dusting Bozeman got overnight. Details here:

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Winter Driving Safety Tip From the Bozeman Police Department

Cole — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:38:05 +0000

The snow has arrived in the form of Winter Storm Brutus. The roads are slick and the traffic is slow. We would like to remind everyone to be patient, plan ahead, and be a defensive driver this winter. Inside is a video tip from the Bozeman Police Department to help us keep the roads safe.

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Do You Like the Naming of Winter Storms? I Say They Make Meteorology Fun!

Cole — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:40:28 +0000

Winter Storm Brutus is bringing the snow this weekend! Instead of cursing the snowflakes or the cold on Facebook, now we can point our frustration to an arbitrary name! I will feel bad for anyone unfortunate enough to share a name with a storm, however, I hope we keep up the trend of historic villain names!

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Stay In Touch With Friends And Family During "Hurricane Sandy"

Mark Allen — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:38:09 +0000

Our weekend digital expert Kim Komando has taken the time to put together some great resources to stay in touch with friends and family back east going through this hurricane.

What's nice is some of these links and apps can be used for many things, not just the hurricane

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Bozeman Winter Weather Advisory For Snow Through 5am Tuesday 10/23

Michelle — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:11:38 +0000

We knew it. When you woke up this morning and heard us give you the forecast for the week....deep in your heart, you knew it. Here are the details on how much snow might be coming:

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Snowstorms in Bozeman – Submit Your Best Pictures!

Cole — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:45:27 +0000

Last year we saw a relatively bleak winter compared to years past. If you're like me, you are hoping for a snow filled 2012/2013 winter! To let Mother Nature know our hopes, let's enjoy some great winter storm photos of Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley!

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Hurricane Catarina: A Very Strange Storm Not Seen Before or Since

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:15:33 +0000

On Friday, March 26, 2004, something happened in the South Atlantic Ocean that had never happened before: a hurricane formed. The following night, it made landfall and wreaked incredible havoc. Which is understandable, considering that the town of Torres in southern Brazil had not ever (at least on record) seen a hurricane, leaving its residents rather unprepared for the colossal impact.

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