A Foot of Mountain Snow Possible By Monday Evening
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued through 6pm Monday night with the highest elevations around southwest Montana getting up to 12 inches of fresh snow.
According to the National Weather Service:
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM MONDAY.
- WHAT: Snow and blowing snow expected.
- Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches in the mountains, are expected.
- WHERE: Beaverhead, Madison and Gallatin counties
- WHEN: From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM Monday.
- Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, significant reductions in visibility are likely.
- Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause widespread blowing and drifting snow.
- Periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties.
- Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibility, and use caution while driving.
- The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.