Warning: Powerful Montana Storm To Bring More Than 15″ Snow

Another famous Montana spring storm is headed our way, and higher elevations are going to get more than a foot of heavy, wet snow. Winter Storm Watches, Advisories, and Warnings are in effect for over a dozen counties in southwest Montana.

Travel through some passes will probably be effected. Also, recreational activities in the back country could be dangerous. Common sense, monitoring conditions, and being prepared will be key to avoiding problems.

• A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
• WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible.
• Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches possible, around pass level.
• Total snow accumulation of 8 to 16 inches expected on mountain peaks.
• WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains.
• WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.
• IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles.
• Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions.

• A WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING ABOVE 5500 FEET.
• WHAT...Heavy snow possible.
• Total snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches possible.
• Higher amounts possible above 7000 feet.
• WHERE...Homestake Pass, MacDonald Pass, and Georgetown Lake.
• WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.
• IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible in the high terrain.
• The potential for sagging or broken branches may cause a few power outages.

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• A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.
• WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible.
• Total snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches possible, around and above pass level.
• WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Southern Rocky Mountain Front, Northwest Beaverhead County, and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains.
• WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.
• IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible and tire chains may be required for some vehicles.
• Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans.