morpeth

Both North Idaho and Western Montana share similar scenery . I don't mind extra snow, and colder winters, just seems as with other factors logically going through a checklist in determining which is more suitable. Anyway certainly enough posts in this thread to give food for thought for anyone moving to Montana, and avoid too many unpleasant surprises.

moneypenny20

13 degrees centigrade here, I'm about to go to bed with a hot water bottle. I can't even begin to imagine the temps being mentioned here.

SultanOfSwing

Not sure what part of the UK you lived in, but up in NI, 13C would have been quite a nice day with some sun

That's about the average autumn temperature where I live now, converts to about 55F. That is right bang in my ideal range. I love autumn days in about the 45-60F range. Absolute heaven.

moneypenny20

Hertfordshire. It's very odd, we landed in late November and didn't think it too hot although we did sleep with just a sheet. The following summer the duvet didn't come off the bed and hasn't since, although we have different weights. It didn't get above 16C today, I had to light the woodburner at 4. The husband was outside all day, wearing a jacket and had to have a bath when he came in rather than shower because he was so cold. Makes no sense This Montana weather sounds completely barking. It's got stunning scenery though.

SultanOfSwing

It's weird to think that back in the UK in winter we'd have been beyond happy with a 16C day, but here you are in the Australian winter thinking it's cold

It's the semi-arid continental climate. Makes for warm summers and cold winters. In Illinois we have a humid continental climate, so we can have highs in the 40s C in summer, but can have lows in the -20s C in winter.

The UK is actually at a higher lattitude than both Illinois and Montana, but it has a temperate climate because of the jet stream.

You can wake up now.

Beaverstate

Portland is north of you but hasn't seen sub zero since 1950. Outlying areas have a recently as 2 years ago.

SultanOfSwing

The benefits of a temperate climate. Presumably you mean sub zero Fahrenheit? I imagine it can get down to 32F in the winters though, it does in the UK and the climates are reasonably similar, right?

Beaverstate

Yes 0 Farenheit. Most winters we bottom out between 10-20 degrees. With only a day or two not getting above 32 as a high.

SultanOfSwing

Gets a little colder than the UK then, but otherwise sounds quite familiar. Maybe the UK is a little warmer, 35-40 is not unusual in January. What are your summers like - similar to San Francisco? That maritime layer on the pacific works wonders. 104F in the Altamont Pass, 68F on the Oakland Bay Bridge

BritishGuy36

I love spring and autumn days maybe a bit cooler, 40-55F, for driving with the windows down. Best thing ever. Except the humidity can ruin it here in Ohio.

SultanOfSwing

Yeah, I'm with you there. 40 is absolutely fine. Especially when it gets grey and blustery for a few days as well.

If it could be autumn for 95% of the year, with some warm/sunny days in the summer and 1" of snow on Christmas morning only, that would be about perfect

amideislas

SultanOfSwing

How about a pair of zircon encrusted tweezers?

BritishGuy36

Getting a few callbacks and interviews for places in MT. Also applied for some work in WY as well just in case.

Hopefully a move will occur before too long.

SultanOfSwing

Good luck with everything.