How Severe Winter Weather Will Impact Southwestern Montana Travel

The mountains of SW Montana counties could see up to 18 more inches of snow by Friday morning, with an extended Winter Weather Advisory. Several other areas in Montana are also under some sort of weather warning.

The highest mountain areas (and some higher mountain passes) are supposed to get the most snow. Travel could be difficult at times, with heavy/wet snow in the forecast. Gusty winds will also be an issue.

FOR MOUNTAINS NEAR ABSAROKA/BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS:
A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY.
WHAT...Heavy snow expected.
Total snow accumulations between 8 and 18 inches, greatest on north and east facing aspects.
Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.
WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
WHEN...Until 6 AM Friday.
IMPACTS...Mountain recreation will be impacted by heavy snow.
Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow can be expected this evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are going to recreate in the high country during this period, make sure to let someone know what your plans are in the event you become stranded.

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FOR GALLATIN AND MADISON COUNTY:
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM FRIDAY
WHAT...Snow is expected.
Total snow accumulations between 1 to 4 inches in the Gallatin and Madison Valleys and over the mountain passes along the Idaho border.
Accumulations mostly between 3 to 8 inches over other areas of higher terrain, including Bozeman Pass and Norris Hill.
WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Gallatin Valley, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, and Madison River Valley.
WHEN...Until 3 AM Friday.
IMPACTS...Expect winter driving conditions.
Wet road surfaces may refreeze and become slippery Thursday evening and overnight.

The danger here is not necessarily in the amount of snow that actually falls during these advisories, but HOW QUICKLY the snow falls. Expect heavy snow at times, where visibility can drop almost immeidately.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.

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