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5/17/2012

Long Range Summer Forecast

Long Range Summer Forecast

Posted 8:16 PM 5/17/2012 by Meteorologist Mike Heard

The Climate Prediction Center long range summer forecast across the western U.S. is looking hot and dry!

The 90 day forecast for June-July-August temperatures is EC for Montana or equal chances for above or below normal temperatures or near normal temperatures. There is a 30% to 40% chance (More)

Thunderstorms likely this afternoon

5/16/2012

Montana to see partial solar eclipse on Sunday

Montana to see partial solar eclipse on Sunday

Posted 3:28 PM 5/16/2012 by Meteorologist Mike Heard

A partial solar eclipse will be visible over Montana and Idaho on May 20 beginning at 6:14 p.m. MDT and ending around 8:20 p.m. MDT.

At its peak (7:20 p.m. MDT), around 71% of the setting sun will be occulted by the rising moon.

This is the first time in 10 years an eclipse has been visible over Montana.