ALERT: 6″ Mountain Snow Possible by Monday Afternoon

High elevations and mountain passes could see over 6 inches of fresh snow with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect. The valleys will see significant rain showers and much cooler temperatures.

According to the National Weather Service:

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO NOON MONDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET.

• WHAT...Snow expected above 5500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with higher amounts above 8000 feet.
• WHERE...Elevations above 5500 feet in Beaverhead, Madison, Jefferson, and Gallatin Counties.
• WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to noon Monday.
• IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of reduced visibility.
• Wind chills as low as the teens to low 20s.
• Wet and raw back country conditions will exist Sunday night through Monday morning.
• This advisory does not include the cities of Bozeman, Ennis, or Dillon.
• Slow down and use caution while traveling.
• The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.