Winter weather

Both the mountains and valleys are supposed to get more snow by Tuesday morning with up to 8" in the highest elevations and 2 - 4" in the valleys.

With more precipitation and cooler temperatures in the forecast this week, chances are we could see some more snow at higher elevations in Montana.

Extreme weather conditions in southwest Montana have forced area school districts to take drastic measures.

Rescuers battled harsh conditions in search for a father and son near Big Sky.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch from late Wednesday night through Friday morning.

The Bridger Range saw quite a bit less than other areas.

Many Montana counties will be under a Winter Weather Advisory until Monday afternoon, with the mountains around Bozeman expected to get up to 10 inches of fresh snow.

Madison and Gallatin counties are under a Winter Storm Watch for Sunday which is expected to bring several inches of snow to the Bozeman and Ennis areas, with more expected in the mountains.

The roads can get extremely icy during the winter in Montana. Here's a few tips to help ensure that you get where you're going safely.

It's the first Winter Weather Advisory of the season! Bozeman area mountain passes could several inches of snow this Friday and Saturday. Wildfire relief!

Slick, snow packed roads may be an issue if you need to travel over Homestake Pass between Butte and Bozeman during this Advisory period.

Most of southwest Montana is under a Winter Weather Advisory or Winter Weather Watch through the New Year's Weekend with more snow and much colder temps on the way. Missoula, Butte and Bozeman are all going to be affected.