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BUTTE/BLACKFOOT REGION-
830 AM MDT WED JUN 11 2008
...HEAVY SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON..
TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 8 TO 12 INCHES ARE EXPECTED OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN BY THIS EVENING. THE HEAVIEST PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS ARE EXPECTED TO FALL OVER THE MOUNTAINS...INCLUDING MACDONALD AND HOMESTAKE PASSES AND GEORGETOWN LAKE. LOWER
ELEVATIONS SNOWFALL AMOUNTS OF 2 TO 4 INCHES...INCLUDING THE CITY OF BUTTE.
A HEAVY SNOW WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS.
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The horses have shed out their winter coats by now, so this is not what they need. We had to leave the horses in the barns all day yesterday because it was blowing so hard and the snow was coming in sideways. Our cottonwoods have all their leaves out, so we have to worry about major tree damage with these June snowstorms.
Fortunately, as today wore on, the temperature began to rise and the snow turned to ... thank heavens ... rain. But it's still a cold, wind-driven rain, which is equally miserable for the horses, so they are back in their stalls for the night.
And here we thought we were done cleaning stalls for a while.
Or splitting wood for the woodstove to heat the house. Which I've been doing every night for the past week!
But, we've still come a long way from this scene back in January:
Got you all beat--108 and now 106 for the next few days here in Tucson. I love the snow and would gladly trade with most--well, some--of you. Yes, the weather makes chores difficult at RDR but think of all the cuddling your 4-legged (give or take) babies owe you!
Posted by: Amy | June 14, 2008 at 04:19 AM
It's supposed to be near 100 deg. this weekend. Trade ya!
Posted by: Mircat | June 12, 2008 at 09:12 AM
It looks like Juneary
Posted by: Mehdi | June 12, 2008 at 08:15 AM
Ummmm. I'm going to be there in 2 weeks so you need to make sure all that nasty white stuff is gone by then!!!
Wow - snow in June.
Suddenly I am so happy with my 98F Atlanta....
Posted by: Morgan Skilling | June 12, 2008 at 06:39 AM
I'm so glad you have the shelter for the horses. It would be terrible for them to have to be out in that weather! Thanks for keeping them protected from the blowning snow & rain!
Sending warm hugs,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | June 12, 2008 at 06:33 AM
Well, that's just *wrong*!
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | June 12, 2008 at 06:10 AM
Gotta love living in Montana! We had snow in Harlowton today too (also in Mt.) but it didn't stick. Little bit of soft hail & then rain the rest of the day. We are all going to need webbed feet pretty soon. Hope the horses can manage to stay warm. We will be sweating in 90 degrees next month no doubt!
Posted by: Kathy Huffman | June 11, 2008 at 11:27 PM
It Juneary!
Posted by: Shirley & James, Portland, OR | June 11, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Unbelievable!!! This past weekend in southern Ontario, Canada, we broke records for heat!!! Shall I send some your way?! Keep warm, precious animals.
Posted by: Nina | June 11, 2008 at 08:37 PM
At least you don't have to worry about mosquitos for awhile!! Or short sleeves! Ha! Spring indeed.....hang in there, it'll be warm soon.
Posted by: Paul in Colorado | June 11, 2008 at 08:33 PM
North Carolina has had record heat for June. Shame we just can't share just a little. We would gladly take some of yours and send some of ours.
Posted by: Smiley Faces | June 11, 2008 at 06:35 PM
Alayne:
Very small comfort---but, it was 104 in Wichita today!!
Posted by: Joyce | June 11, 2008 at 05:34 PM
Brrrr! This is certainly a crazy June. I live in the Seattle area, and it's definately cold and dreary here...but no snow like you folks - hang in there! I'll be thinking of the horses and hoping they stay warm!
Posted by: Sue H | June 11, 2008 at 05:21 PM