I’m in kalispell and it’s a dark cloudy long winter with inversions. Low clouds and virtually no sun for weeks and weeks. My dr told me she starts prescribing antidepressants in October to help her patients deal with the gloom. Heads up!
Yeah, the inversions up in NW Montana can be brutal too! That's a whole new element with the short days and cooooold that comes with it. Thanks for watching!
Very nice of you to help people out like you are, and it’s wonderful that you love your home state as you do. Thanks for doing what you’re doing! I’m from Pennsylvania and i have no desire to live in the cold and snow the Montana offers, but if i had to relocate to Montana I’d be really appreciative of your advice and helpfulness. Awesome job!
@@lifeinbozemanmt Nope, been here for 48 years now and love the snow because I build my vehicles to handle it, but I have been hit head on in 90' and had to rebuild my truck.
Boy I miss Montana! I moved to Butte from NE Ohio in late 1973. Arrived on the 28th of December. We immiediately had a 2 week cold snap where temps went down to between 35 and 40 below almost every night. I was wondering what I'd gotten into! For me the hardest thing to get used to was the indoor dryness. My skin and nasal passages were so dry it was very bothersome. But after a while my body started producing more moisture and oil and I felt fine. Some of the sparks that would jump off my fingertips as I reached for a metal doorknob, for instance, looked like they came out of Dr. Frankenstein"s lab. It was quite a jolt! The best thing about Montana, IMO, is (was?) the culture. It's just so easy to get along there. I always had this sense of belonging, this "we're in this together, we're family" feeling. My brother said it best: "Sometimes I wonder if that place really exists!"😄
@@lunistylz322so far this year, you’re right! But I don’t think it’s going to stay that way all season, and if it does, it won’t be the same next year. If there’s one thing I’ve learned living here is that each year can vary too! Last year was sooo snowy and frigid!
We live in Hardin Montana. We have 17 teachers and families that came to town to teach our school kids, from the Philippines. They have no idea what happens in the snow and winter. I will share your winter video with them. Thank you for taking the time to teach others. They will love it. >^..^< Debi
Good video. Another thing to note when making a winter car trip (even just to Costco) is to check the weather forecast. Once in a while it will be bright and sunny when you go into Costco, and 8" snow on the ground when you come back out! The weather forecast is generally very accurate.
Yes - the weather changes quickly around here - that’s not the truth I don’t know what is! Thank you so much for watching and let me know if I can ever be of help. Thanks!
Thanks for this. I live in Scotland now, but I grew up in Bozeman and Helena. As I remember it, the only days we had off during the winter were the days the buses wouldn't start. This was in the late 60's and early 70's mind you. Funny that you didn't mention a favorite winter sport for the guys at Wilson Middle School and Bozeman Jr High: hookie-bobbing.
I appreciate that - thank you so much! That is absolutely my goal, to share what it's really like and help people to understand. Thank you for watching, too!
The cold weather is fine. How hard does the wind blow there? That's what makes it so cold! 10 to 15 miles per hour at 31 degrees will make it a lot colder!
Very true! Different areas have different levels of wind. There are times in Bozeman it gets well beyond 15 mph in gusts, but it’s not as common. Livingston on the other hand is known for the wind and it can be brutal!
If you’re unable to see the road or it’s too bad, you can find a place to turn off the road typically. Visibility can be tough and sometimes it just take a bit to wait it out. The good thing is we typically know when those storms are coming and the best thing is to prevent even going out in those conditions.
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I was born and raised in Bozeman. I was kicked out by the price increase.
It has been so hard on so many. I understand. Born and raised here myself also! Have we ever crossed paths?
@@lifeinbozemanmt i graduated high school in 2001.
@@TatteredToys just a year before me!
Bozangeles; that’s a thing. Imagine the Gallatin valley with 1.7 million people., most from California.
My daughter MSU, class of 2018.
I’m in kalispell and it’s a dark cloudy long winter with inversions. Low clouds and virtually no sun for weeks and weeks. My dr told me she starts prescribing antidepressants in October to help her patients deal with the gloom. Heads up!
Yeah, the inversions up in NW Montana can be brutal too! That's a whole new element with the short days and cooooold that comes with it. Thanks for watching!
Very nice of you to help people out like you are, and it’s wonderful that you love your home state as you do. Thanks for doing what you’re doing! I’m from Pennsylvania and i have no desire to live in the cold and snow the Montana offers, but if i had to relocate to Montana I’d be really appreciative of your advice and helpfulness. Awesome job!
Thank you so much! I’m truly happy to hear this was helpful to you. The cold and snow is no joke, indeed. Appreciate you watching!
You have covered a great deal information in this video, nice work!!
Why thank you! Any questions you still have?
@@lifeinbozemanmt Nope, been here for 48 years now and love the snow because I build my vehicles to handle it, but I have been hit head on in 90' and had to rebuild my truck.
Boy I miss Montana! I moved to Butte from NE Ohio in late 1973. Arrived on the 28th of December. We immiediately had a 2 week cold snap where temps went down to between 35 and 40 below almost every night. I was wondering what I'd gotten into! For me the hardest thing to get used to was the indoor dryness. My skin and nasal passages were so dry it was very bothersome. But after a while my body started producing more moisture and oil and I felt fine. Some of the sparks that would jump off my fingertips as I reached for a metal doorknob, for instance, looked like they came out of Dr. Frankenstein"s lab. It was quite a jolt! The best thing about Montana, IMO, is (was?) the culture. It's just so easy to get along there. I always had this sense of belonging, this "we're in this together, we're family" feeling. My brother said it best: "Sometimes I wonder if that place really exists!"😄
Ohhh those cold snaps!! They’re something huh? And yes you’re so right! It’s dry and affects everything! Do you still live in Butte?
@@lunistylz322so far this year, you’re right! But I don’t think it’s going to stay that way all season, and if it does, it won’t be the same next year. If there’s one thing I’ve learned living here is that each year can vary too! Last year was sooo snowy and frigid!
No, I'm back in Ohio now after 44 years in the NW! Wanted to be with my Dad in his old age. Really miss MT.@@lifeinbozemanmt
@@doublenickel1000 ahhh I hear you there. Montana will be here when the time comes!
We live in Hardin Montana. We have 17 teachers and families that came to town to teach our school kids, from the Philippines. They have no idea what happens in the snow and winter. I will share your winter video with them. Thank you for taking the time to teach others. They will love it. >^..^< Debi
Good video. Another thing to note when making a winter car trip (even just to Costco) is to check the weather forecast. Once in a while it will be bright and sunny when you go into Costco, and 8" snow on the ground when you come back out! The weather forecast is generally very accurate.
Yes - the weather changes quickly around here - that’s not the truth I don’t know what is! Thank you so much for watching and let me know if I can ever be of help. Thanks!
Wonderful video, Hallie!! Looking forward to my visit (from So Fla) to Bozeman soon!!
Thank you so much! Please feel free to reach out if you have questions or I can help in any way!
I grew up in Minnesota. This sounds amazing 🤩. Anything without mosquitoes 🦟 sounds great 👍.
I can’t promise no mosquitos… but certainly less than the humid areas of Minnesota! It’s truly a beautiful place! Have you ever visited?
@@lifeinbozemanmt spent two summers in Big Sky a short distance from the half moon saloon. I hope you are enjoying the Gallatin County Fair.
Thanks for this. I live in Scotland now, but I grew up in Bozeman and Helena. As I remember it, the only days we had off during the winter were the days the buses wouldn't start. This was in the late 60's and early 70's mind you. Funny that you didn't mention a favorite winter sport for the guys at Wilson Middle School and Bozeman Jr High: hookie-bobbing.
Ha! Hookie bobbing - LOVE it. Not as much of that happening these days as the town has grown though. Thanks for watching!
Symmetrically, I grew up in Scotland and live in Bozeman now :)
I wanted to say thank you, for telling people the truth. About what it's really like to live here in the Gallatin Valley.
I appreciate that - thank you so much! That is absolutely my goal, to share what it's really like and help people to understand. Thank you for watching, too!
hope Sheriff Springer pays yall a visit
The cold weather is fine.
How hard does the wind blow there?
That's what makes it so cold!
10 to 15 miles per hour at 31 degrees will make it a lot colder!
Very true! Different areas have different levels of wind. There are times in Bozeman it gets well beyond 15 mph in gusts, but it’s not as common. Livingston on the other hand is known for the wind and it can be brutal!
@@lifeinbozemanmt - Thank you for the information.
@@kjam360 you’re so welcome! Where are you watching from? I appreciate it!
@@lifeinbozemanmt - Texas, born and raised!
@@kjam360 so not quite the same climate / weather huh? Lol thank you for watching!
Great info! Thanks!
You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching!
@@lifeinbozemanmt Love your video's! I have son that lives in Bozeman and maybe one day I'll join him. Have a nice Xmas!
@@razorsedge1 I so appreciate that! I would be happy to help when the day comes - where do you live now? Have a wonderful Xmas to you, too!
Thank you for this new video. I recently contacted you about Montana. Keep doing these exceptional videos
Thank you for this new video. I recently contacted you about Montana. Keep doing these exceptional videos
what do you do when theres a "white out" when driving? im an ignorant texan and need to know lol
If you’re unable to see the road or it’s too bad, you can find a place to turn off the road typically. Visibility can be tough and sometimes it just take a bit to wait it out. The good thing is we typically know when those storms are coming and the best thing is to prevent even going out in those conditions.
@@lifeinbozemanmt thank you for your reply! i may be moving to bozeman early next year & have been trying to learn as much as i can about the driving!
@@lcsalsa let me know when you’d like to chat - any time I’m happy to help! 406.219.0309
Fun!
It is indeed! Do you deal with (or enjoy) winter where you live?
You're very pretty
Thanks for watching!