12 Inches of Mountain Snow Possible by Thursday Morning

The Bozeman area could get up to 6 inches of snow with up to a foot in the mountains with most of western Montana under a Winter Weather Advisory.

According to the National Weather Service:

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT.

• WHAT...Areas of snow occurring. Snow expected to become widespread through the morning hours.
• Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with localized accumulations up to 12 inches possible along immediate northwest-facing mountain slopes.
• Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
• WHERE...Gallatin, Beaverhead and Madison.
• WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
• Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
• Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
• The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.