Can Rain Cause More Fire?
Volatile precipitation patterns, with heavy rains followed by drought, can lead to ideal conditions for wildfires in some states.
Montana Average March Temperature
Average March air temperatures in Montana from 1950 to the present.
Northern Rockies Forest Wildfires
Number of large wildfires on forested federal lands in the Northern Rockies region, including western Montana.
Montana’s Wind Energy Potential
Montana's estimated wind power potential is about equal to the electricity consumed by the 19 lighted states.
Montana Average March Temperature
Average March air temperatures in Montana from 1950 to the present.
Northern Rockies Forest Wildfires
Number of large wildfires on forested federal lands in the Northern Rockies region, including western Montana




