"Western Montana Braces for Severe Winter Weather: School Closures and Delays Expected"

Schools across western Montana are experiencing closures and delays due to dropping temperatures and worsening weather conditions. Numerous schools, including Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Kalispell, and Whitefish, will be closed on Friday, while others are operating on a delayed schedule. Some schools will have remote learning in place. Additionally, various sports activities have been canceled due to the inclement weather. The situation is being continuously updated by NBC Montana.