6″ New Snow Possible Sunday in SW Montana Mountains

Area roads are snow covered in much of southwest Montana as of Sunday morning, and Winter Weather Advisories for more mountain snow and gusty winds continue until Sunday evening.

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
• WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 to 6 inches.
• Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
• WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains.
• WHEN...Until 5 PM Sunday afternoon.
• IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
• PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling.
• The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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The eastern half of Montana is also dealing with challenging weather on Sunday with freezing rain and continuing gusty winds. Dozens of counties are under some sort of weather advisory.

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY EVENING.
• WHAT...Freezing rain.
• Additional ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.
• Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
• WHERE...Daniels, Garfield, and Western Roosevelt Counties.
• WHEN...Until 6 PM Sunday evening.
• IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, have or will likely become slick and hazardous.
• PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling.

In the very northeast portion of Montana, conditions on roadways are dangerous. Snow, ice, and wind are all playing a factor on Sunday. If you don't need to be traveling, consider postponing until things clear up.

• A WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY EVENING.
• WHAT...Freezing rain, followed by light snow. Additional ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch.
• Snow accumulations up to one inch.
• Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
• WHERE...Sheridan, Eastern Roosevelt, McCone, Richland, Prairie, Dawson and Wibaux counties.
• WHEN...Until 6 PM Sunday evening.
• IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses have or will likely become slick and hazardous.
• Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages.
• PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
• The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
• Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
• Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company.
• Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.