A Canadian man, Sam Benastick, was found safe after being missing for over five weeks in the Northern Rockies. He was discovered by two people at Redfern Lake trail in Redfern-Keily Park and taken to a hospital. Benastick had been camping in various locations, including his car and a dry creek bed, before reaching the trail. His disappearance had prompted a large search effort involving multiple rescue teams and local volunteers. Authorities expressed relief at his safe recovery.
The first major snowstorm of the season is expected to hit the northern Cascades, Rockies, and North Dakota, bringing hazardous travel conditions and significant snowfall amounts. Cold air from northwestern Canada combined with a moist Pacific weather system will result in freezing temperatures and snowfall of up to 18 inches in the mountains of Montana, with some areas potentially seeing over 2 feet of snow. Residents are advised to prepare for the storm by getting snow tires and winterizing their properties. The sudden change in weather follows a warm fall, with record-breaking temperatures in some areas.
The first winter storm of the season is expected to bring heavy snowfall to the Pacific Northwest, Northern Rockies, and North Dakota, with some mountain locations receiving 1 to 2 feet of snow. Multiple waves of heavy snow and dangerous road conditions are anticipated, along with plummeting temperatures. Winter storm warnings and watches have been issued across the region, with snowfall rates likely to produce difficult travel conditions and poor visibility. Another surge of cold air is forecasted to arrive in the Northern Plains, potentially reaching as far south as Texas by Halloween. The cold air threatens to damage crops and stress livestock.
The first major snowstorm of the season is expected to hit the northern Rockies, northern Plains, and parts of the Pacific Northwest, potentially causing travel delays. Winter Storm Warnings, Watches, and Advisories are in place for several states, with snowfall amounts ranging from several inches to locally 1 to 2 feet in higher terrain areas. The storm will begin in the Pacific Northwest and move into Montana and North Dakota, with heavy snowfall expected. Motorists are advised to prepare for winter driving conditions, and temperatures will drop significantly with arctic air moving in. The snow cover may persist through Halloween weekend, with below-freezing temperatures expected.
The first winter storm of the season is expected to bring heavy snowfall across the northern Rockies and Plains, potentially causing travel delays. Winter Storm Watches are in place for parts of Washington, Montana, and Wyoming, with snowfall totals ranging from 7 to 12 inches. Higher elevations in Montana could see up to 20 inches of snow. The snow is forecasted to spread eastward, reaching North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota later in the week. Motorists are advised to prepare for winter driving conditions and assemble a winter survival kit. Additionally, the Pacific Northwest will experience cold and rainy weather throughout the week, with temperatures dropping to the single digits in some areas.
