Inches of Heavy, Wet Snow for Southeast Montana Thursday

Spring weather in Montana always keeps us on our toes. The southeast corner of the state is expecting a few inches of heavy, wet snow on Thursday. Wet and messy conditions are in store for travelers.

Folks who are traveling on Highway 212 towards Spearfish and Deadwood are the most likely to encounter this fresh snow today. Roadways may become very slushy, and the spray from large trucks could be dangerous.

Areas in Montana that may be affected: Ekalaka, Belltower, Broadus, Hammond, Albion, Capitol, Biddle, Alzada, and Ridge.

It's not a heavily populated part of the state, but it's terribly important for interstate travel between Montana, the Dakotas, and Wyoming.

• Southeast Montana: A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
• WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches.
• Greatest accumulations will be over higher hills and passes.
• WHERE...Carter and Powder River.
• WHEN...Until 4 PM Thursday afternoon.
• IMPACTS...A period of wet snow, possibly intense at times, will reduce visibility to under 3 miles and cause slushy roadways.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rain to change to snow early today with a period of intense wet snowfall possible.
• PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists on US-212 should allow for extra time to reach destinations.
• Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

According to the National Weather Service: "A Winter Weather Advisory will be issued for any amount of freezing rain, or when 2 to 4 inches of snow (alone or in combination with sleet and freezing rain), is expected to cause a significant inconvenience, but not serious enough to warrant a warning."

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