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Montpelier, Idaho is a small town with a lot of charm and character. With a population of just over 2,400 people, this quaint town offers a range of activities, attractions, and events to keep locals and visitors entertained. For those looking for outdoor adventure, there are plenty of trails to explore in the nearby Bear Lake Valley or you can take a dip in the refreshing waters of Bear Lake. Additionally, Montpelier is home to some great local eateries and shops where you can sample delicious fare as well as purchase unique souvenirs. Visitors who’ve been to Montpelier have raved about its beauty and welcoming atmosphere. Many noted that they felt safe walking around during the day and night making it an ideal destination for all kinds of travelers.
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Winter too Cold and Dry - 12/12/2014
I have only lived here two months. I just moved back to the intermountain west from living in Columbus, Ohio for eight years. I lived the first three decades of my life in Salt Lake City, so I had actually been looking forward to what I remembered as the mild winters of the west. Well, my memories had overlooked a few things. First of all, Montpelier is usually about twenty degrees colder than Salt Lake City and more prone to Arctic blasts (as is Columbus). For a dreadful week or so, curising around on weather.com, I couldn't find anywhere in the U.S. that was as cold as us, and that included Minneapoli; Fairbanks, Alaska; and even Kotzebue, Alaska up in the Arctic!! And while the powder snow does turn to slush rather than ice and it does seem a bit more ready to melt, there also seems to be a lot more black ice.
But what has really been getting me is the horrible dryness of it all. It seems like humidity helps quite a lot to alleviate the worst of the cold. In
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