Tragedy struck on Monday between Missoula and Lolo as one juvenile male was killed and two other individuals were badly injured in a two vehicle crash that occurred on icy roads.
Before most Missoulians can rake up their autumn leaves, they could be under a coverlet of light snow by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
The Labor Day weekend brings the opening of archery season in Montana, however, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has a cautionary note to those headed to the high country: beware of sudden winter weather.