Regis Philbin
Oct 11th, 2009, 09:03 PM
http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/Global/story.asp?S=11295113
Western MT cold breaks records
Posted: Oct 11, 2009 02:06 PM MDT
Updated: Oct 11, 2009 06:09 PM MDT
Western MT Weather: Cold weather sets more records
The National Weather Service predicted freezing temperatures and snow flurries both Saturday and Sunday for most of Eastern Montana.
Meanwhile, temperatures in parts of western Montana were near zero overnight and record lows were set in Missoula, Kalispell and Butte on Sunday.
With chilly temperatures expected to sweep across the state over the weekend, school marching bands were pulled from the University of Montana's homecoming parade Saturday under threat of frigid weather.
John Combs, Fine Arts Director for Missoula County Public Schools, says it was difficult to yank hundreds of students from the parade lineup. But, the alternative was kids possibly slipping on ice or getting sick.
It's unexpected for early October, but forecasters are warning Western Montanans to be on their guard for frostbite the rest of the weekend.
A cold, Arctic air mass flowing from Canada pushed temperatures well below season normals and set records on Saturday and Sunday.
Western MT cold breaks records
Posted: Oct 11, 2009 02:06 PM MDT
Updated: Oct 11, 2009 06:09 PM MDT
Western MT Weather: Cold weather sets more records
The National Weather Service predicted freezing temperatures and snow flurries both Saturday and Sunday for most of Eastern Montana.
Meanwhile, temperatures in parts of western Montana were near zero overnight and record lows were set in Missoula, Kalispell and Butte on Sunday.
With chilly temperatures expected to sweep across the state over the weekend, school marching bands were pulled from the University of Montana's homecoming parade Saturday under threat of frigid weather.
John Combs, Fine Arts Director for Missoula County Public Schools, says it was difficult to yank hundreds of students from the parade lineup. But, the alternative was kids possibly slipping on ice or getting sick.
It's unexpected for early October, but forecasters are warning Western Montanans to be on their guard for frostbite the rest of the weekend.
A cold, Arctic air mass flowing from Canada pushed temperatures well below season normals and set records on Saturday and Sunday.