Winter in Montana can be fun, but you must be aware of the danger involved in cold weather as well. We have pulled together several sites and tips to help you prepare for and be able to enjoy the winter wonderland that awaits you.
As much as we want you to enjoy the winter, we also encourage you to take appropriate cautions when severe weather strikes. One of the most dangerous times can be when there is wind chill. The weather can be relatively mild, but with a high wind it quickly can create temperatures dangerously below zero farenheit.
We encourage you to read the following to understand how best to be comfortable in the cold.
This is a great powerpoint on walking in icy conditions Winter - Take Care
A great book about "Dressing for Cold" from the University of Alaska
http://seagrant.uaf.edu/lib/sged/28/SG-ED-28.pdf
Dressing for Winter Weather
http://www.emsaonline.com/mediacenter/articles/00000260.html
Here is a brochure that talks about windchill and has a chart to help you understand the temperatures.
http://www.weather.gov/os/windchill/images/wind-chill-brochure.pdf
Sub-zero Wind Chill Winter Weather Survival: Bundle up
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1300204/how_to_survive_subzero_winter_wind.html
Driving
Driving in Ice and Snow
http://www.weather.com/activities/driving/drivingsafety/drivingsafetytips/snow.html
How to Go in Snow & Ice: Winter Safe Driving Tips fron AAA
http://www.aaaexchange.com/assets/files/200711281238140.howtogooniceandsnow.pdf
Severe Weather Driving Tips
http://www.statefarm.com/learning/be_safe/road/learning_besafe_onroad_weatherdrive.asp
Vehicle Survival Kit
http://www.dor.state.ne.us/rca/docs/winter-aware.pdf
General Winter Safety
Montana's Take-Along Winter Survival Handbook http://dma.mt.gov/des/library/wshandbk02.pdf
