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Many counties in southwest Montana are expecting a decent blanket of mountain snow by Tuesday afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for nearly a dozen counties.

Fall. Winter. Fall. Winter. 'Tis the dance Montana generally does through the month of October. High elevations in southwest Montana could see up to 10 inches of fresh snow by Tuesday morning...so I guess that means we're back to winter!

We might have quite a mess on our hands...a Winter Storm Warning (that's the big deal one), is in effect for Gallatin and Madison Counties until Noon on Tuesday. Several inches of snow is expected in the valleys with up to 18" of snow to accumulate in the mountains.

Higher elevations around the Bozeman area could see lots of fresh snow along with slick roads through Monday morning with a fresh Winter Weather Advisory.

Cross your fingers for some fresh powder as up to 10" of snow is possible in the mountains by Friday morning.

If you're heading south on Thursday, be prepared for snow showers and slick roads. The southern portions of Gallatin and Madison counties could see up to 5 inches of snow by Thursday evening.

It's no secret to Bozeman locals how lucky we are to be surrounded by beautiful rivers and great fishing so this video collage of pictures is more for folks who don't actually live here. Enjoy!

Doug Chabot of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center gives you the latest avalanche conditions every morning on The MOOSE. This video was shot today as he tests snow stability in the Southern Madison Range.