Mitchel Coombs
Meteorologist at NBC Montana
@NBCMontana Meteorologist | @TexasTech B.S/M.A Alum | Nature Photographer | Storm Chaser | Sports Enthusiast | 🐈 Dad | Waco, TX ➡️ Missoula, MT
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6 days ago |
nbcmontana.com | Mitchel Coombs
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect from 9 AM Monday until 6 AM Wednesday for the Beartooth/Absaroka Mountains. Snow expected for the Beartooth Highway. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches at the highest elevations of the pass. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. Scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected as we start the work week in southwest Montana. Most other areas will start on a dry note with partly to mostly cloudy skies.
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1 week ago |
nbcmontana.com | Mitchel Coombs
MISSOULA, Mont. — Severe weather season is here. Across western Montana, spring and summer thunderstorms are capable of significantly impacting the area. Damaging straight line winds in excess of 58 miles per hour and large hail, one inch in diameter or greater, are the primary types of severe weather that are observed. In the video above, Meteorologist Mitchel Coombs breaks down the science of what causes these severe weather impacts, as well as conditions that can make them more intense.
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1 week ago |
nbcmontana.com | Mitchel Coombs
HEAT ADVISORY is in effect from Noon Saturday to 9 PM Saturday for the Flathead/Mission Valleys, Kootenai/Cabinet Region, Lower Clark Fork Region and Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. Moderate risk of heat effects expected. This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.
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1 week ago |
nbcmontana.com | Mitchel Coombs
Thursday will start calm across the region, but the quiet weather will not last. A weak disturbance and cold front arriving this afternoon and evening is likely to produce a few showers and thunderstorms, especially along and east of US-93. The dry nature of the lower atmosphere will allow the storms to be capable of gusty outflow winds, locally exceeding 50 mph. Small hail and brief heavy rain are also possible. Gusty westerly winds, 25-30 mph, will also accompany this cold front.
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1 week ago |
nbcmontana.com | Mitchel Coombs
High pressure will remain in control through Thursday, allowing temperatures to gradually warm once again. Some of the warmest temperatures of the year so far are possible. A few areas, such as Libby and Thompson Falls, could reach the low 90s Wednesday and/or Thursday. Most areas will see mostly clear skies, but a few showers could develop over the southern Bitterroot Mountains Wednesday afternoon.
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Winds are likely to be a bit gusty this afternoon, especially near and west of the divide. Westerly gusts of 20-35 mph will lead to choppy conditions on area lakes. Flathead Lake could see some of the today's strongest gusts. Latest Forecast: https://t.co/Ny23aKPie7 https://t.co/l1sjLyQRrQ
