Prepare For Snow: Winter Storm Alert For Central Montana Mountains

Very gusty winds of up to 55 MPH will join forces with more than a foot of snow for some mountains of Montana through Wednesday. Travel may be difficult through several mountain passes. Visibility will drop considerably.

The Little Belt Mountains could get up to 24" of snow. NOT ALL STORM WARNINGS are calling for that much snow - but some high elevations could get DUMPED ON.

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM WEDNESDAY for high elevations of central Montana.
WHAT...Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches in northerly upslope favored areas, with 5 to 12 inches possible elsewhere.
Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.
WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 5 AM Wednesday.
IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes.
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 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.
Remember, a Winter Storm Warning means that there is at least an 80% chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the warning period.

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SOUTHWEST MONTANA: A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM WEDNESDAY.
WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 9 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains.
WHEN...From 5 PM Monday afternoon to 5 AM Wednesday.
IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Be very cautions if you need to travel across the state during this time period. This storm could be very tricky - some higher elevations are going to get hammered with snow...other locations under a warning/advisory might only get a few inches.

A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING OVER THE LITTLE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
WHAT...Heavy snow possible.
Total snow accumulations up to 7 inches possible.
Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
WHERE...Southwest Phillips County.
WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.
IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Travel could be very difficult.

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