Bozeman Winter Weather Advisory TONIGHT 5/4/2012

Yeah. I know. Tonight could get messy but the good news is that next week things get better. Here are the details on the Bozeman Winter Weather Advisory for TONIGHT:

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for elevations above 5500 feet for snow... which
is in effect from 8 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday.

* Timing and main impact: rain will change to snow for elevations
above 5500 feet this evening. A light snowfall is then expected
overnight and into Saturday morning.

* Snow accumulations: total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches
are expected for elevations above 5500 feet... with up to 6
inches possible near ridge tops.

* Visibility: visibilities will be reduced to less than one mile at
times in falling snow.

* Elevations: for elevations above 5500 feet.

* Other impacts: those recreating in the back country should be
prepared for winter like conditions tonight. Mountain passes
could be snow or slush covered at times overnight and into
Saturday morning.

* Locations affected include: Battle Ridge Pass... Bozeman Pass...
Targhee Pass... West Yellowstone... Big Hole Pass... Chief Joseph
Pass... Monida Pass... Boulder Hill... Elk Park Pass... Homestake
pass and Raynolds Pass.