The Frenchtown Rural Fire Department responded to an incident on Feb. 6 near Mile Marker 27 involving a white SUV. Montana Highway Patrol is asking drivers to slow down and be prepared for winter weather driving. (Photo courtesy of Frenchtown Rural Fire Department)
February 14, 2019
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February 14, 2019 10:50 a.m.
Nearly 50 traffic incidents reported in Mineral County
Nearly 50 incidents were reported by the Montana Highway Patrol in Mineral County from Feb. 4 through Monday morning on Feb. 11. Adverse weather continues to pound the area with heavy snow and high winds — creating hazardous driving conditions. There were also two-hour school delays for Mineral County schools on Feb. 4. Statewide, there were more than 80 slide-offs and 180 crashes reported by the Highway Patrol on Feb. 4.