Though the sunshine looked warm last Thursday, it was bright but deceiving as temperatures hovered just below 0˚. This whitetail doe ventured down to the Clark Fork River near Dry Creek to break through the ice and get a drink. Can you spot the head of a buck bedded just up the river bank behind her, keeping watch? (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
December 23, 2022
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Winter storm starts with snow, ends with record lows
Winter Storm Elliott brought on onslaught of snow followed by near record cold temperatures during the days leading up to Christmas. Snow started to accumulate late Monday night on the 19th and continued steadily all-day Tuesday.