Summer's not over yet, the leaves haven't really started changing, but an upcoming winter is always on the minds of Montanans. The last several winters have had their moments, but not many would say they were harsh or extreme. Last winter was a weak El Niño winter that saw drought increase across the western part of the state. The three previous winters were La Niña winters, which are supposed to be colder and snowier than normal. Most of those years ended up being close to "average" winters in Montana.

The Old Farmer's Almanac shows Montana to be mild and dry for most of the state, with western Montana being wet. That's an outlier forecast as the rest show something different. The new farmer's almanac says very cold and snowy for Montana, most of the Rockies and plains, and across to the

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