Although fire modeling is complex and models specific to Montana climate divisions are unavailable, recent studies suggest likely trends for the state. (montanaclimate.org)
The majority of Montana forestlands occur in the northwestern climate division (approximately 50 %), followed by the southwestern, central, and south central divisions. (montanaclimate.org)
The history of the US Climate Divisions takes many twists and turns; it is well documented in Guttman and Quayle (1996). (montanaclimate.org)