Snow + Wind = Poor Visibility in Northeast Montana Monday

Driving condition have been difficult for a large portion of northeast Montana on Monday. Falling snow and very gusty winds are creating low visibility in many counties. Advisories are still in effect until Monday evening.

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MONDAY AFTERNOON.
• THE BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED.
• WHAT...Snow expected.
• Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.
• Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
• WHERE...Dawson, McCone, Prairie, Richland, and Wibaux Counties.
• WHERE...Eastern Roosevelt, Sheridan, and Western Roosevelt Counties.
• WHEN...Until 5 PM Monday afternoon.
• IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
• Blowing snow may reduce visibility at times into Monday evening
• PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
• If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways.
• These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

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If your travels continue into North Dakota, there are MANY wind advisories in effect which may require slower travel. Wind gusts could reach 50 MPH. There is a decent chance that Wind Advisories could be extended. For example:

• A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MONDAY EVENING.
• WHAT...Northwest winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
• WHERE...Portions of central and southeast North Dakota.
• WHEN...Until 6 PM Monday evening.
• IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.
• PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution.
• Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.