Montana Snow Alert: Up To 10 Inches Predicted This Weekend

Another round of heavy snow, up to a foot in some areas, is headed to southwest Montana this weekend. It's a welcome dump for the higher elevations, although some valleys could see several inches of fresh snow too.

We've written at length about the need for more snow in Montana's higher elevations. Most places are well below their average snow pack levels for the season. Southwest Montana has caught up faster than other areas of the state, but it's still in need of good snow storms such as this one.

The snow that Montana gets in the coming several weeks will determine how our fire season goes in 2024. The more snow we get now, the better off we'll be later this year. With some Montana basins still in precariously low levels of water equivalent, every weather advisory for snow is welcome news.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT.
WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches in higher valleys, foothills, and mountain passes.
Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible above mountain pass level.
WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains.
WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight Sunday Night.
IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles.
Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.

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A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY NIGHT TO 9 AM SATURDAY.
WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches.
WHERE...Homestake Pass, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Butte, MacDonald Pass, and Georgetown Lake.
WHEN...From 7 PM Friday evening to 9 AM Saturday.
IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

Great Groups For Montana Rock Hounds

Rock hounding in Montana is HUGE! Almost everyone has collected rocks at some point in their life, and for those that still enjoy collecting or learning about geology, there are several active groups for you to join.

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10 Ridiculous Reasons Your Employer Can Fire You

Like Idaho, California is a "work at will" state. This means you could get let go for pretty much anything. However, the State of California says that you should not be fired for "race, religion, gender, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, age (over 40),

sexual orientation or denial of family medical leave."

That being said, here are some other ridiculous reasons you can get let go in California...

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