MONTANA BOAT LAUNCHES

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 12 to 24 inches, mainly on west facing slopes. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by heavy accumulating snow and blowing snow.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches at Marias Pass, with up to 10 inches or greater over the higher terrain along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility.

...WINTER WEATHER HEADLINE UPDATES... .The cold front is moving south with significantly decreased precipitation behind it. Colder air and periods of snow showers will continue across the region through much of Saturday. * WHAT...Snow. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing minor to moderate winter weather impacts due to snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph creating reduced visibility. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. * WHERE...Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Dixie, and Elk City. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes.

...WINTER WEATHER HEADLINE UPDATES... .The cold front is moving south with significantly decreased precipitation behind it. Colder air and periods of snow showers will continue across the region through much of Saturday. * WHAT...Snow. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Snowfall rates will pick back up late this evening into the overnight period. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Essex, Glacier National Park, Marias Pass, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Polebridge, and Bad Rock Canyon. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes.