National Weather Service

The current heat wave that has engulfed the western United States, and specifically Montana, shows absolutely no sign of relenting anytime soon.

Have you been thinking it's been hotter than usual this time of year? There's a reason for that.

Yes, Tuesday was a blistering day in western Montana, with new high temperature records set in two communities. And, there are more to come.

An early summer heat wave is headed towards western Montana with temperatures well into the 100 degree range within the next few days.

June is just around the corner, but summer in Missoula is going to have to wait at least a few more days.

A couple of days of sunshine have given way to a cold front heading into western and northwestern Montana, according to the National Weather Service Office in Missoula,

The National Weather Service is calling for a Winter Weather Advisory starting Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning as a series of strong weather systems will be moving through western Montana.

The bitter cold temperatures exacerbated by gusty winds will continue to batter western Montana for at least the next 24 to 48 hours.

When the National Weather Service declares that winter is officially here, it's time to bundle up.

Western Montana has for the most part escaped any severe winter weather recently, but that will change this weekend as a very cold and wet arctic front is headed this way and is expected to set up shop in Missoula and western Montana.