MONTANA SNOW REPORT

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. There is a chance of moderate to major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible in the valleys near the Idaho border. Higher amounts of 12 to 18 inches possible in the high terrain. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, and Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...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 Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower amounts of 1 to 4 inches possible along Highway 93.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. There is a chance of moderate to major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations 2 to 7 inches in the valleys and 8 to 12 inches over Lookout Pass possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, Evaro Hill, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...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 Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Valley location west of Thompson Falls and west of Saint Regis may see higher amounts around 5 to 8 inches.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. There is a chance of moderate to major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible above around 3000 feet. Higher amounts of 12 to 18 inches possible in the high terrain. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Pierce, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, and Elk River. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...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 Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel difficult along US-191. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are forecast to occur Tuesday afternoon.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * 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 strongest winds are most likely during the late morning and afternoon hours on Tuesday. Another round of strong winds is likely on Wednesday.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday evening. * 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 strongest winds are most likely during the late morning and afternoon hours on Tuesday. Another round of strong winds is likely on Wednesday.