Just because it's been so unbearably cold, doesn't mean that Montana's in a much better place for winter snowpack. Much needed snow is headed for some mountain ranges in southwest Montana.
Other than truck commercials, Montana has yet to become the star of many national TV commercials. However, there's a commercial for one of the biggest companies in America that features a well known Montana town. It took me a while to even notice that it took place in Montana at all.
Montana is full of serious winter advisories through at least Sunday evening. Wind chills could dip to more than -40 with 35 mile an hour winds. Already bitter cold temperatures are making for treacherous conditions outside, and challenging situations for keeping homes warm.
Since the beginning of December through the first couple of weeks, Montana has seen 16 deaths. With winter not being the main cause for the accidents, there is clearly other driving issues Montana needs to focus on.
Perhaps the squirrels have to work a little harder up here to make it through the winter, but really - squirrels in Montana are doing something this year that I have never seen them do, and it's not good news for your home or property.