Montana Winters

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Are you wondering what Montana winters are like? Montana winters are a little different around the state. Some parts of Montana get tons of snow and other areas of Montana get bitter cold temps. In this video, we will talk about how to handle Montana winters and give some tips to make it through the winter. Four-wheel drive vehicles and studded snow tires are the key to getting around in a Montana winter.
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@BeverlyM52 3 жыл бұрын

I never would have believed it if I hadn't experienced it: The fact that "it's a dry cold" makes a huge difference! (Mountains southwest of Missoula) It seldom gets you cold to the bone like some places I've lived.

@starguy2718 9 ай бұрын

Montana's "Banana Belt"

@seanhenson75 3 ай бұрын

Experienced that for myself a few weeks back!!

@dwaynewladyka577 3 жыл бұрын

Montana is like Alberta. If you want to see what the weather is like, wait 5 minutes. You get chinooks too, like places like Calgary and Lethbridge do. You also get bitterly cold, like other parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan do. Thanks so much for sharing this. Cheers!

@suzanmiller558 Жыл бұрын

I love the winter. I’d rather be cold than hot. Will be checking out Montana living soon. Thanks.

@KathleenMcNe Ай бұрын

I love winter too. I live in North Idaho and if I had to eliminate one season, it would be summer.

@Therivergypsy2023 3 жыл бұрын

Arcteryx jacket - you know your winter gear! 😊

@vega9912 3 жыл бұрын

He got that drip 💧

@mandarkumthekar8565 Жыл бұрын

Watching Montana winter video in the middle of harsh Indian summer. Would love to be there someday. Love from India.

@davidhughes4728 2 жыл бұрын

I'm actually from Burnsville North Carolina but I love Montana and I love the videos keep up the good work man

@lindacondon9203 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful video! Thank you.

@NYPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

One thing different about Western states and Dakotas I noticed is that roads are not salted like they are here in the Northeast. The towns do a good job in salting but the highways can be solid black ice so you need studded tires for sure. You won't be able to go more then 20mph on black ice on I-90. The wind can be extreme in the open country and solid ice, be careful if you plan to visit or roadtrip in the winter.

@johnnahrebne4371 3 жыл бұрын

Lived in Great Falls from 76 to 79. Two easy winters then 1 bad winter. miss it

@HomeWrecknKneeKnockr 3 жыл бұрын

then move🔙

@claudepnw6668 2 жыл бұрын

I moved to GF in May of 2020. First winter we had a lot of snow, this winter, still a lot of snow but less than my first year here. Winter started a bit late, but I would have preferred more snow. This winter, I hope it’s more snow and less dry sunny bitter days.

@miak6859 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for Sharing this very important information

@raquelvargas7757 2 жыл бұрын

Thank.you for sharing

@BlizzardSeeker 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for an informative video. The western mountains are like the areas of Upstate, NY that are east of Lank Ontario. Places like Lorraine, NY can get about 300 to 400 inches a snow a season. The only difference is that Upstate NY gets very cold and it can last for days. However, just like Montana the winters the past few years have been, late, mild, and with less snow. I blame it on naturally occurring weather cycles of warmer and colder weather. After all, change had to occur to start and end ice ages. As is the common phrase used these days...we'll circle back on that! For anyone questioning weather cycles.

@saintejeannedarc9460 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you for some balance. I cringe every time someone blames these weather shifts on climate change. Climate change is such an Orwellian term. Of course the climate changes, always has, always will. Our planet is a breathing organism, it has to in order to sustain life. Supposedly we are now affecting the weather, simply by living. We affect the environment, and we need to minimize damages and care about that, but environmental damage is reversible.

@BobbyGeee 2 жыл бұрын

I also live in upstate NY and the winters in Montana that he describes sound pretty much the same. Problem is whenever I travel if I’m asked where I’m from, if I say NY right away they think I’m one of them “city slickers”.

@patrioticviking2A 2 жыл бұрын

@@BobbyGeee what I do instead of Saying NY I ether say upstate NY or my region/landmark so for me the Adirondacks

@Kiryu 2 жыл бұрын

So are the winters like the ones you get in fort drum?

@bellaraio5783 Жыл бұрын

Mild? I live in Rochester NY, it has NOT been mild. We consistenly have below zero temps, especially in Jan and Feb. I remember much milder winters growing up here in the 80s and 90s in comparison to the past several years. It's MUCH worse now, in fact I am moving to southern CA next year because I'm done with the miserable cold and gloomy climate here!

@BobbyGeee 2 жыл бұрын

I live in upstate NY (NOT NYC!) in the Catskill mountains and the winters sound pretty much the same as in Montana.

@NativeEastLondoner 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I was born and raised in London, England. Despite having four seasons, the general weather is mild and damp. This video is discussing a winter that I have never needed to prepare for over here. I feel like I'm missing out.

@ship4427 2 жыл бұрын

You are man winter makes the summers even more enjoyable. The contrast between seasons is awsome.

@MrsPaulaTorres 2 жыл бұрын

London is truly poop compared to Montana, pick up & go 🏔⛰ it’s the real world out there

@bellaraio5783 Жыл бұрын

@@MrsPaulaTorres Who wants to live in the middle of nowhere? It is SOOOOOOOO boring. I prefer the city.

@relaxation2380 Жыл бұрын

@Bella Raio hahah the city sucks can wait to get away from trash people horrible politics and morons everywhere on the road running companies teaching children everyone is a self entitled prick with no clue of how miniscule their lives really are but hey enjoy the crime filled sheep

@miriamfernandez7985 Жыл бұрын

Montana is beautiful summer or winter ❄️ I love to travel there.

@EQ9962 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!’

@VampVocal 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I’m in Sula, and it’s really snowy and icy while in Darby and Hamilton it’s like so warm.

@rogerdudra178 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from the BIG SKY. I've seen over 50 of our winters so far.

@sambaer8646 3 жыл бұрын

We are currently in a record warm winter. This could change as it's only February. Studs are also not needed but can help. Most people I know don't use them. I've lived in the Bigfork area for over 22 years and winter weather here in Northwest Montana used to be much colder with heavier snowfall. Flathead lake used to freeze over every few years in the 80s.

@BigRedOverlanding 3 жыл бұрын

Moving to bigfork in 2 months for work from Texas. Too much crime here in Houston and politics suck here. Ready to get there

@ruthalexander6681 3 жыл бұрын

Once we finish up our overseas stint, we will be moving to your area and building on some land we got a few years ago..I’m so excited for it, but need to get some good winter gear. We live in a hot desert now!!

@saintejeannedarc9460 3 жыл бұрын

@@ruthalexander6681 Yikes, that sounds like such a drastic change. I'm in Canada. I couldn't adjust to the weather in the southern US. Something a bit more moderate would be nice though.

@saintejeannedarc9460 3 жыл бұрын

@Sam Baer I wondered about saying studs and chains are needed for Montana winters. I've never used them in Ontario. I only got winter tires a few years ago. I'd used all seasons until then. Winter tires are a nice upgrade though, have to admit I feel much more sure footed. I wonder if the 4 wheel drive is necessary too, or just what people do there? Most don't bother w/ 4 wheel drive here either, unless they have a pickup, as the light butt end does get swishy if you don't have it. My ex used to pile wood in his to keep the rear from being too light, but a car was still more sure footed.

@dhand34 3 жыл бұрын

Wow it’s warmer in Bozeman than Nashville now

@WhoWouldWantThisName 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds a lot more mild than I expected. Some people make it sound like the Dakotas or Alaska. Sounds more like western WA. but with a full winter season instead of week of snow and ice, well and about another 10-20 degrees colder.

@saintejeannedarc9460 3 жыл бұрын

I looked at the weather in the in South Dakota. It seems about the same as Ontario, where I am for 30 years. Montana doesn't seem much different. You seem to be saying Montana is milder though?

@catheline51 2 жыл бұрын

Montana, as well as many places, sounds like a great vacation spot. In warmer weather.

@jamiemunsell6722 2 жыл бұрын

It's cold in Montana and the winters are long. Winter starts in November and ends in April.

@claudepnw6668 2 жыл бұрын

I just saw this video. This last winter, it got down to -48 degrees with the wind chill. One night of snow dropped 18 inches of snow. It remained cold for weeks, the snow did not melt. Parking lots had snow for weeks that was piled up to about 20 feet.

@silenceiscompliance4131 3 жыл бұрын

Mild winter is right. We do not have the needed snow levels. This summer will be a nightmare. Praying for snow in Montana

@denniswinston7365 3 жыл бұрын

Got the app and will check it out thanks

@slewfoot6608 Жыл бұрын

I had to pull over on that Bozeman pass for 6 long hours due to wet snow combined with winds creating dangerously slick conditions! Long before there were apps webcams or social media or smartphones ha!

@broookeclue6833 3 жыл бұрын

I. Live in Montana and I love the snow hehe

@ExplosiousKneesiusMaximus 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching your videos for a few weeks now, very useful info. This is the type of stuff Id want to know before actually rolling into the state. I'll be moving there from California for school at UoM in July and knowing all this ahead of time helps with some of the anxiety, so thank you. And don't worry, I'm not bringing California with me lol

@lisacox9062 Жыл бұрын

Helena gets colder in January . We shall see next month. Like you said warmer temperatures last few years. Happy Holidays everyone ♥️🎄

@starguy2718 9 ай бұрын

I remember all too well those Helena winters! Brrrr!!!!

@NYPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

I just got back from Montana and South Dakota, planned to make it to the Western part but roads were too treacherous. Got as far as Billlings and turned back to Rapid City. Driving cross Highway 212 from Spearfish to Billings was quite the experience and not recommended. The eastern half of the state is barren, windy, and extremely cold. Roads are very treacherous in the winter from what I experienced and no salt is used.

@slatsgrobneck7515 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, we have too many miles of roads to afford salt and sand everywhere it should be. Highway 212 is areal MT experience, especially if you continue west from where you dropped south to hit Billings.

@kdranchaz3240 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! In the Western part of MT what area-city-valley would you say consistently has warmer winter weather and less snowfall?

@whiterage1917 2 жыл бұрын

Helena

@shanejones3614 Жыл бұрын

Winter of 2022...this week in Billings the high is -11 and the low is -24 with a wind chill of -54

@Redfour5 2 жыл бұрын

Be patient. Winter starts as early as mid-September and like now in 2022, looks like it will hang on until around May 1st.

@claudepnw6668 2 жыл бұрын

I live in GF. It definitely lasted here until mid May this year. I kinda feel we had a late start to winter. No snow until Halloween. My first year here, temps dropped and it snowed early October.

@armandosulanj4382 3 жыл бұрын

wow 😮 beautiful

@Oldspartan65 3 жыл бұрын

In montana a stop sign means go

@futureadonis4243 3 жыл бұрын

Montana is usually 30 or 20 degrees at worst which is not very cold and they still get butt loads of snow crazy!

@chadsullivan1199 3 жыл бұрын

Do u live here in my ? Or are u a no it all it's gonna b 18 below this weekend

@joycenesselhauf1220 2 жыл бұрын

We’re looking at -3 coming this next week. Single digits day and night for the next week starting Dec 26. 🥶🥶🥶

@montanamornings8526 3 жыл бұрын

You left out Libby and Lincoln County

@elilovejs 8 ай бұрын

Do you recommend studded tires for a December vacation to Cameron MT?

@Johnny53kgb-nsa 2 жыл бұрын

Do tire chains help out?

@d.brinkman7186 2 жыл бұрын

It was very very mild this past winter of 2020-2021 but we did get hammered with high winds like 40 mph plus. That gets old very quickly!

@whiterage1917 2 жыл бұрын

No snow last winter caused low reservoirs and low rivers. Driest summer ever in Billings

@cynthiaostermiller1967 Жыл бұрын

I most of my life in Montana and experienced those winters until I was so sick of shoveling snow I moved to Washington state. Now I live on the west coast of Washington and honestly, the winters here are no picnic. We don't get snow, usually. Thank goodness. But if you want to talk wind and rain, that's a whole other ball game. We just had storm number 3 go through with 65 to 80 mph winds. The rains were constant, but it didn't have much effect here because it mostly rains sideways, due to the high winds. The surf (during King Tides) were at 35 feet and power was out due to trees and tree limbs blowing down everywhere. So no matter where you go, winter pretty much sucks!!!

@jessstone7486 Жыл бұрын

Wow. I feel bad for you, moving to WA. It really shocks me when someone moves there voluntarily! It totally sucks, in every way. I spent decades in westWA and couldn't wait to escape: so depressing with all the gray cloudy rainy days. I now live in paradise > sunny Arizona :) Best to you :)

@DamianHetler 9 ай бұрын

COOL

@evanwindom 4 ай бұрын

How to survive winter in Montana: Spend it in Arizona. :) Kidding. I grew up in Libby. Yeah, it could get sub-zero, but that wasn't all that common or lasting. Snow? Yep - plenty.

@JimHabash 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I noticed when visiting Great Falls, was that they still have their ash trees. There are a ton, and they will go away, just like everywhere else. I live in Ohio and spend quite a bit to try to keep my closest one to the house alive. It still looks bad. It will be gone soon enough,no matter what I do.

@taterpuddin2592 3 жыл бұрын

Its not very cheap, but you could inject an insetcicide into the tree every year. I do landscape installation and a client has an ash tree they really like, weve been doing this for a few years. A couple trees in their area had been affected by borers, but the treated tree has not.

@ruthalexander6681 3 жыл бұрын

@@taterpuddin2592 are the ash trees leaving because of a borer infestation??

@taterpuddin2592 3 жыл бұрын

@@ruthalexander6681 I believe that's the main cause but don't quote me on that

@SINternetEntertainment 2 жыл бұрын

I thought it got way colder there. The snow would be the bad part if you don’t have a good roof.

@jaymontgomery3330 7 ай бұрын

West of the divide milder and sightly wetter, east of the divide colder and drier.

@VentoRacing1 3 жыл бұрын

Never use studs any more. Just good siped winter tires and all wheel drive. It is not about getting going its all about stopping and turning and siped tires do just as good without studs.

@hardyfreydenfelt1365 3 жыл бұрын

What is the app name

@tomowens1111 2 жыл бұрын

What are the property taxes on land what are you allowed to do on land you purchase

@andrewmcevans465 6 ай бұрын

Minus 31 this morning. Rural Mountains.

@marianchicago4002 3 жыл бұрын

As I gotten older, I wised up, these days I ask about the windchill and humidity, I can deal with cold, just layer up, there’s very little you can do about humidity As a side note, I used to drive Uber before, had a guy from Colorado that lived there all his life, he told me before they used to get plenty of snow for skiing in November and December, but since El Niño and global warming, he said around the turn of the century, snow has been showing up later and later every year, he told me these days, Colorado doesn’t get enough snow for skiing until sometime in January, and if someone wants to ensure skiing conditions, they better go in February or later, I been watching Chicago, I think that it’s slowly happening here too, I wouldn’t be surprised if Montana followed suit

@draggy6544 2 жыл бұрын

I am not old but totally agreed humidity just grinds your soul down cold is pleasant as long as u know how to dress

@David-rk2ll Жыл бұрын

What about Thompson falls

@lianglonghuang9424 3 жыл бұрын

This makes me eager to move to Montana as an adult :)

@deanaltman6841 Жыл бұрын

You don’t need four wheel drive and studded snow tires to drive on most of those roads. I grew up in those winters driving my 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix and never needed it. When I lived in Alaska I drove up the mountains to ski resorts every week in my 1977 2 seater Datsun 280Z. Super light weight and just a few inches off the ground and had no problem getting up and down the mountains.

@deepfriedcherrypie5366 2 жыл бұрын

Hoping in the next few years a lot of the city folk move out. That way this city folk can move in :)

@draggy6544 2 жыл бұрын

Huh I would have guessed u guys get more snow i live in north eastern ohio and we locally average about 80 inches per year

@JustMe-mn4gr 2 жыл бұрын

Lake effect snow :)

@nomadicrecovery1586 2 жыл бұрын

Love the channel I’m looking for vacant land. Owner finance Way out of town maybe 10 acres In mountains as long as I can park a small rv I live in my rv. As an insurance adjuster And I spend winters in Florida and would like a western spot closer to where I grew up for summers I grew up in Coeur d’Alene Idaho If you handle that. Or know who might I’d appreciate any info

@chrisspence3216 3 жыл бұрын

Do they salt the roads in Montana ?

@montanamountainmen6104 3 жыл бұрын

No.

@adamspringer2442 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to make a video of what summer was like in Texas, but I couldn't fly to the surface of the Sun! 🤣🔥😳

@julienorman 3 жыл бұрын

It was interesting to see the averages! I don't think you mentioned that the record lowest temp in the lower 48 was recorded in Montana at -69. Other places in MT have recorded -60 temps. We so need more snow or we're going to burn up this summer.

@saintejeannedarc9460 3 жыл бұрын

He wants to sell places in Montana, not chase them away, lol. Btw, -69 is insane. The weather there is pretty similar to Ontario, but we have milder places in Ontario I think. The lowest I personally remember was around -50. It was in Ottawa and it was colder than Moscow that year. Somewhere around 30 years ago. I keep forgetting, we're in Celcius, so our -50C is your -60F. Pretty similar. Ottawa is far south in Ontario, so I am curious what our low has been, Northern Ontario is cray-cray.

@whiterage1917 2 жыл бұрын

We’re now heading into fall. I’ve never seen Montana so dry in my 44 years. Hopefully we’ll get more snow this winter , keep the reservoirs and the rivers full next summer 🤞🏼

@wmarkoe236 2 жыл бұрын

You keep ignoring Great Falls!

@evanwindom3265 3 жыл бұрын

How can you talk about average low temps and not mention West Yellowstone? It's not unusual for West Yellowstone to be the coldest place in the lower 48 during the winter.

@andrewmcevans465 6 ай бұрын

I have lived in Montana all of my life. 80 yrs. I see Californians move here and don't las a few months.

@HFTLH 3 жыл бұрын

In Texas they have car accidents if there's one drop of rain.

@maxsdad538 2 жыл бұрын

Not true, slick. In Texas we drive in tornadoes and hurricanes.

@TheRealJaded 2 жыл бұрын

Lies. Texans are some of the smartest people in the country.

@someguy1907 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never been to Texas but I call bull shit. Some of the best drivers I’ve ever met were from Texas

@vladzoubenko9104 Жыл бұрын

God forbid there is a drop of snow tho, was there for the Austin “snow storm” almost two years ago and the amount of people who slid of the road was hilarious

@nicksaysboo Жыл бұрын

1 drop of snow yes lol

@papajeff5486 3 жыл бұрын

Very interested in farm land at the base of the mountains. Texas

@Oldspartan65 3 жыл бұрын

We get worse winters in ky

@jessemeanlt1 3 жыл бұрын

No you don't. I been to both in all seasons. In June people still snowboard in Montana.

@preacher031163 3 жыл бұрын

You are giving avge in the valleys...cmon up in elevation and see

@slatsgrobneck7515 2 жыл бұрын

Yea. Rogers Pass in the mountains of western MT has the record for the coldest temp ever recorded in the lower 48. -70 F yup 70 degrees below Zero. Yikes