Montana is experiencing an unusually warm winter, with several cities breaking temperature records. According to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Billings recorded an average daily high temperature of 47°F (8°C) from late fall to early winter, exceeding the previous record set in 1999 by 1.4°F (0.8°C). This widespread warmth is affecting snowpack levels across the state, leading to closures of ski runs and contributing to flooding in northwestern communities like Libby.