Drought Conditions Continue For Montana, Relief Possible.
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The Pacific Northwest has seen more than 60 active wildfires in nine western states in recent weeks, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
Currently, 20 of those are in Montana alone.
Snow is expected to fall in the area, bringing moisture to the drought-stricken area.
“We’re expected to get a little bit of moisture this week and form a rain on the Plains,” said Randy Nemetz from Northern Ag Radio Network.
The summer-long drought created the perfect tinderbox for wildfires.