STORM WATCH: Butte, Homestake and MacDonald Pass

Heavy snow and high winds are expected over all southwest Montana passes Friday night and most of Saturday. Travel could be dangerous at times.

According to the National Weather Service:

WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

• WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches possible.
• Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
• The worst conditions will be over MacDonald Pass.
• WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, MacDonald Pass.
• WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.
• IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.