MONTANA SNOW REPORT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Beaverhead County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 2 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Little to no snow is forecast around Big Sky and points northward prior to the early morning hours on Saturday.

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 2 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Little to no snow is forecast around Big Sky and points northward prior to the early morning hours on Saturday.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches at and below pass level, with higher amounts in the mountains of Glacier National Park. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 2 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Marias Pass is most favored for amounts closer to 10 inches, while Rogers Pass is favored to be closer to 5 inches over this timeframe.

...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in west-central and southwest Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, and Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 8 PM MST Saturday. * 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. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the potential for snow bands and or snow squalls to impact the area late Friday night into Saturday morning. Anticipate brief but rapid deterioration in visibility, moderate to heavy snowfall intensity, and strong winds with any banding or squalls. Much colder air moves into the region for Saturday.

...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in west-central and southwest Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate to isolated major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Polebridge, Glacier National Park, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Bad Rock Canyon. * WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing an uptick in northeast winds in, and near, canyon gaps and downslope foothills. Much colder temperatures with, and behind, this Arctic front. Rapid freeze up of any wet or slushy roads is likely.

...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in west-central and southwest Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches with up to 12 inches possible at Lookout Pass. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and Evaro Hill. * WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 2 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is possible for much colder air to move into the lower valleys on Saturday bringing the potential for rapid freeze up of any wet or slushy surfaces.

...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in west-central and southwest Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 37 Eureka to Libby. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will move westward across the Continental Divide and into the region on Saturday bringing an uptick in northeast winds. Much colder temperatures with, and behind, this Arctic front. Rapid freeze up of any wet or slushy surfaces is possible.

...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in west-central and southwest Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Lolo Pass, Dixie, Elk City, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass. * WHEN...From 5 AM MST /4 AM PST/ Friday to 8 PM MST /7 PM PST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in west-central and southwest Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate to isolated major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Mission Valley, Polson, Flathead Valley, and Flathead Lake. * WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 8 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will move westward across the Continental Divide and into the region on Saturday bringing an uptick in northeast winds toward 50 mph possible in and near canyon gaps and downsloping foothills. Much colder temperatures with, and behind, this Arctic front on Saturday. Rapid freeze up of any wet or slushy surfaces is possible.

...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in west-central and southwest Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a chance of minor winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Homestake Pass, Butte, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, MacDonald Pass, and Georgetown Lake. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. Winter traveling conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the potential for snow bands and or snow squalls to impact the area late Friday night into Saturday morning. Anticipate brief but rapid deterioration in visibility, moderate to heavy snowfall intensity, and strong winds with any banding or squalls. Much colder air from the northeast, through the day on Saturday, increasing the risk for rapid freeze up of any wet or slushy surfaces.

...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in west-central and southwest Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Missoula and Bitterroot Valley. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. Winter traveling conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the potential for snow bands and or snow squalls to impact the area late Friday night into Saturday morning. Anticipate brief but rapid deterioration in visibility, moderate to heavy snowfall intensity, and strong winds with any banding or squalls. There is the potential for much colder air from the northeast, through the day on Saturday, increasing the risk for rapid freeze up of any wet or slushy surfaces.

...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in west-central and southwest Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a chance of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Shoup, Lemhi Pass, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Salmon, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Williams Creek Summit, and Bannock Pass. * WHEN...From 2 AM Friday to 8 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the potential for freezing rain in lower elevations with the onset of precipitation Thursday night into Friday morning.

...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in west-central and southwest Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, and Elk River. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 1 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the potential for a rapid freeze up of wet or slushy surfaces with much colder air moving into the area on Saturday.

...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in west-central and southwest Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Greer Grade, Grangeville and vicinity, and Camas Prairie. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will drop through the 20s on Saturday. Blowing and drifting of any accumulated snow, or active snowfall, will be possible. Rapid freeze up of any wet or slushy surfaces is possible.

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Madison River Valley. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most intense period of wind is expected to occur from 10 AM to 3 PM MST.