Winter Storm Watch Issued for Bozeman

If you thought winter was over in Montana, think again. A cold front moving into Montana late Wednesday will bring rain and snow into the mountains and valleys across the state.

Western Montana is expected to see the most snow, with up to 20 inches possible for higher elevations and mountain ranges. Prepare for winter driving conditions, especially if traveling through mountain passes.

Heavy, wet snow is expected across many mountain passes in western Montana, with 3 to 12 inches of snow possible.

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Winter Storm Watch: Late Wednesday Through Thursday Afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Gallatin County, and the Bozeman area could receive 5-7" of snow late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. Highest snow accumulations will be on the south and east ends of the Gallatin Valley.

WHAT: Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches are possible, with the highest amounts in the south and east portions of the Bozeman valley.
WHERE: Gallatin Valley
WHEN: Late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon
IMPACTS: Slushy snow-covered roads may make travel very
difficult, especially on Thursday morning. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes

This is a typical reminder of how unpredictable spring weather can be in Montana. Conditions can change rapidly. If you have travel plans, it’s a good idea to stay up to date on road conditions and allow extra time to get where you’re going.

The good news is that mountains across Montana will receive much-needed moisture, and the snow in the valleys will be gone before the end of the weekend.