Winter Storm Watch Issued For Madison and Gallatin Counties

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Madison and Gallatin Counties on Saturday.

The Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 4:00 a.m. Saturday morning through Saturday night.

• WHAT: Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches at lower elevations, with 5 to 10 inches in the foothills and mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

• WHERE: Madison and Gallatin Counties

• WHEN: From 4:00 a.m. Saturday morning through Saturday night

• IMPACTS: Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The combination of wet and raw conditions could severely stress newborn livestock.

• ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Flash freeze conditions are possible on roads as melted snow on roads from recent warm temperatures suddenly turns to ice.