The Billings Montana Temple is the 66th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Before the Billings Montana temple was built, members of the Mormon Church had to drive six to eight hours (depending on the weather) to go to the temple. When the Billings Montana Temple was announced, Latter-day Saints in the area rejoiced. About 4,800 people gathered during a spring snowstorm to witness the temple groundbreaking, during which a choir of 700 youth sang.