MONTANA SNOW REPORT

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation, including light freezing rain or drizzle. Snow accumulations up to one inch and a light glaze of ice possible. * WHERE...Golden Valley, Musselshell, and Northern Stillwater. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Motorists should be alert for sudden changes in driving conditions and slick roads.

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet in the Absaroka-Beartooth Mountains and 8 to 15 inches in the Crazy Mountains, mainly on south and west facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avalanche danger will continue.

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation, possibly including freezing rain or drizzle. Snow accumulations up to an 1 inch. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Motorists along Interstate 90 around the Big Timber area, along Highway 191 from Big Timber to Judith Gap, and along Highway 89 around Clyde Park and Wilsall, should be alert for sudden changes in driving conditions and slick roads.

* WHAT...Occasional light freezing rain or drizzle. Ice accumulations up to around a light glaze. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. The snow may mix with or become freezing rain at times with ice accumulations up to a glaze. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on winter driving conditions.

* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. The snow may mix with light freezing rain or drizzle with ice accumulations up to a light glaze. Winds may gust as high as 30 mph at times. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains and Northwest Beaverhead County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan for winter driving conditions. Sidewalks and other surfaces may become icy and slippery in areas that observe freezing rain or drizzle.

* WHAT...Occasional light freezing rain or drizzle. Ice accumulations up to a few hundredths of and inch. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads and sidewalks may become slippery, causing hazardous conditions for travelers and pedestrians. Isolated power outages possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* WHAT...Snow. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing moderate winter weather impacts. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches Headquarters to Weippe, 2 to 6 inches US-12 east of Lowell to Powell, 4 to 12 inches in the mountainous areas including Dixie and Red River. * WHERE...Pierce, Dixie, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Elk City, Elk River, and Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Use extra caution while driving. The Monday morning commute could be affected, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Watch out for black ice during the night. Take it slow, especially around curves.

* WHAT...Snow. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, except between 4 and 8 inches in the mountains. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Marias Pass, Essex, Glacier National Park, Polebridge, and Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Use extra caution while driving. The Monday morning commute could be affected, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Watch out for black ice during the night. Take it slow, especially around curves. Westerly winds will increase overnight, gusting between 35 and 45 mph at Marias Pass.

* WHAT...Snow. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, except 5 to 14 inches in the mountains. * WHERE...Homestake Pass, Georgetown Lake, MacDonald Pass, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Butte, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Use extra caution while driving. The Monday morning commute could be affected, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Watch out for black ice during the night. Take it slow, especially around curves. Westerly winds will increase overnight, gusting between 30 and 40 mph between Georgetown Lake and Anaconda, Homestake Pass and MacDonald Pass.

* WHAT...Snow. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, except 4 to 7 inches at Lookout Pass. A wintry mix may occur. * WHERE...Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Use extra caution while driving. The Monday morning commute could be affected, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Watch out for black ice during the night. Take it slow, especially around curves.

* WHAT...Snow. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. A wintry mix may occur. * WHERE...Flathead Valley, Flathead Lake, Polson, and Mission Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Use extra caution while driving. The Monday morning commute could be affected, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Watch out for black ice during the night. Take it slow, especially around curves.

* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass and Lolo Pass. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Use extra caution while driving. The Monday morning commute could be affected, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Watch out for black ice during the night. Take it slow, especially around curves.

* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches in the high terrain, including Lost Trail Pass, and 1 to 3 inches in the valleys. Winds gusting 35 to as 45 mph in the terrain. * WHERE...Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Shoup, Bannock Pass, Salmon, Williams Creek Summit, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, and Lemhi Pass. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Use extra caution while driving. The Monday morning commute could be affected, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels are expected to rise today with valleys, including Salmon, switching to a wintry mix or rain. Should snow levels rise slower than forecast, an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow is possible. Watch out for black ice during the night. Take it slow, especially around curves.

* WHAT...Snow. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch in the Missoula Valley, 1 to 2 inches in the Bitterroot Valley. A wintry mix may occur. * WHERE...Missoula and Bitterroot Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Use extra caution while driving. The Monday morning commute could be affected, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may switch to a wintry mix or rain at times. Should snow levels rise slower than forecast, an additional 1 to 2 inches of snow is possible, particularly in the Bitterroot Valley. Watch out for black ice during the night. Take it slow, especially around curves.