Bobcat/Griz Football Game Weather – Winter Storm Warning Continues

Prepare yourself for the elements this Saturday as the classic rivalry will pose some weather challenges too.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon MST Saturday.

Timing and main impact: snow... heavy at times... will continue across all elevations of Gallatin County through Saturday morning.

Snow accumulations: new snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected at lower elevations today through Saturday morning... with 8 to 12 inches in the mountains. Isolated amounts up to 16 inches are possible in the mountains around Big Sky and West Yellowstone.

* Visibility: heavier snow will reduce visibilities to less than one half mile at times.

* Other impacts: travelers and those planning outdoor activities should be prepared for winter conditions.

* Locations affected include: Battle Ridge Pass... Bozeman...  Bozeman Pass... Targhee Pass... West Yellowstone.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous.

For specific Road and travel conditions in Montana... dial 5 1 1.