Montana Wildfire Prediction: What To Expect This Summer

This has been a weird weather year.

However, as we count down the day until summer, soon Montana will be covered with locals and tourists alike outside to enjoy everything that makes this the last best place. The question for many is, what does the weather look like?

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Weather prediction, that's a funny thing, huh? I mean, you would think that as technology evolves, the art of weather forecasting would increase, right? And who knows, maybe it has, but it sure doesn't feel like it. In fact, many continue the old ways and by old ways, I mean the Old Farmers Almanac.

What does the Old Famers Almanac predict for Montana this summer?

According to the publication, Montana is in store for a long, dry summer. They forecast that Eastern Montana will be have higher temperatures, while in the Western half, we will experience a more mild summer.

For those who are fans of the heat, there will be some hot days as well. According to the publication it will be a traditional summer when dealing with hot temperatures as the higher temps are predicted to be in July and August.

What is the risk for wildfires this summer in Montana?

Because of the dry summer, wildfires are a strong possibility, which means that folks need to be extra diligent when enjoying the outdoors. According to the forecast, it seems that the Southern part of Montana will be hotter and and more damp than the Northern part that is expected to be cooler and dryer.

There are things that you can do to minimize the risk of wildfires, check out the list below:

• Manage Campfires (drown, stir, drown, feel)
• Don't Park Vehicles on Dry Grass
• Properly Disposing of Cigarettes
• Following Local Burn Bans

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It's important to keep an eye out as well. Be aware of the surroundings, and that will go along way in helping prevent wildfires.