After Missoula was hit with record snowfall this week, my car and I were not prepared for the road ahead. Fortunately, we live in a town with lots of people who are willing to lend a helping hand.
You have an entire day to do anything you want and you’ve decided to head up the mountain for a day on the slopes. Whether you ski or board, these (in no particular order) are by far Missoulian’s Best Choices for Skiing in Western Montana....
If you haven’t broken out that snow shovel yet, just look outside because it’s time. The City of Missoula would like to remind residents of their responsibility to keep their walks clear. Shoveling snow on the sidewalk in front of your property is courteous to others and it’s the law.
Every Missoulian knows the weather here can change in a Montana minute. That could mean dangerous driving conditions for holiday travelers, and with lots of cars on the road this time of year, there is even more risk of an accident.
It's been an unusually dry December, but weather experts say this week's snowfall is just a preview of what's in store for Western Montana this winter.