WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting (SSWSF) Program of the USDA has published new 30-year hydroclimatic normal for snowpack and precipitation from western U.S. monitoring stations, including Flathead Lake. These “normals” are specific to each site, and measure either the median or average for each data type. Calculated over a 30-year period, these statistics are updated each decade. Most statistics include data from 1991-2020. Also included are medians and averages for external agency reservoir storage and streamflow volumes used for water supply forecasting. Gathered by automated SNOTEL (snow telemetry) stations at hundreds of sites...
News from the CSKT Tribal Council PABLO — Election officials of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes recently certified final election results, including all absentee and contested ballots, with livestream coverage of the process. On Saturday, Dec. 18, Tribal Members cast their votes for...
ST. IGNATIUS — Wow! Here it is, our last newsletter of 2021. I still get excited when I think of the year changing overnight, just as our seasons switched from fall to winter on Tuesday night at winter solstice. I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday, and will continue to enjoy friends, family...
POLSON — This year is the 50th Anniversary of our Polson Senior Center. We are looking forward to a great celebration. If you have stories or pictures to share from previous years, let us know. Our historian and directors are beginning to compile a display for us to share. If you had or have relatives ...
RONAN — With temperatures dipping well into the low teens Saturday evening in Ronan, clouds of breath fog hovered over festive holiday crowds as they lined the sidewalks along Main Street to take in the annual Parade of Lights as it made its way through downtown. The event, hosted by the Ronan...
FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Flathead Reservation Water Management Board is gradually taking shape, with two members recently appointed by the CSKT Tribal Council, and county commissions in Lake, Sanders, Missoula, and Flathead counties having submitted their nominees to Gov. Greg Gianforte by Dec. 16.&n...
POLSON — Mission Valley Elks Lodge #1695 held its annual Elks Hoop Shoot on Saturday at the Linderman Gymnasium. “We were very excited by such a strong turnout. We had a total of 45 boys and girls participate in the free throw competition this year,” said event coordinator David Rensvold...
POLSON — Happy New Year from the officers, directors and staff at the Polson Senior Center. We are located at 504 Third Ave. E., and open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays for $5. Dine-in, take-out, and delivery to a shut- in are available....
DIXON — Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at the Dixon Senior Center. The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. Meals are ...
ST. IGNATIUS — As we all get ready to celebrate the holiday season with our family and friends, we want to express how grateful we are to all our members and volunteers. This is truly a great community with a big heart. We would like to thank those who have donated to help keep our meal programs going ...
