Residents in Montana should brace themselves for a series of winter weather advisories affecting various regions through Sunday. The Snowy and Judith Mountains, as well as the mountains of Southwestern Montana, Big Belt, Bridger, Castle, Elkhorn, and Boulder Mountains, are expected to receive an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow, with the higher terrain potentially accumulating up to a foot. Travel could be very challenging, particularly in areas like the Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, where up to 5 inches of snow could fall. The Melville Foothills and the Crazy Mountains are also anticipating further snowfall, with the latter under a winter storm warning for heavy snow up to 12 inches. Drivers along US-191 and other roadways should expect reduced visibility and slushy conditions. The Butte/Blackfoot Region is under a winter storm watch, with a significant snowfall possible, impacting travel and outdoor activities. All residents are urged to exercise caution and be prepared for hazardous driving conditions.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
inches.
* WHERE...Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is likely to begin as rain at
lower elevations, but quickly transition to snow early evening.
Slushy roads will be the initial concern before snow is able to
begin accumulating on roadways tonight.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches
at pass level, with additional snow in excess of 8 inches above
pass level.
* WHERE...The Mountains of Southwestern Montana south of Interstate
90, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, and Elkhorn and
Boulder Mountains.
* WHEN...Until noon MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan for slushy and slippery road conditions at times,
especially during the overnight and early morning hours. Tire
chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through
mountain passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will taper this morning before returning
late this afternoon and evening.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches.
* WHERE...The Highwood, Little Belt, Judith, and Snowy Mountains.
* WHEN...Until noon MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan for slushy and slippery road conditions at times,
especially during the overnight and early morning hours. Tire
chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through
mountain passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After a break in the snow this afternoon,
snow will return to the area this evening.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
inches.
* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Red Lodge Foothills.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slushy and slick roads along the poor visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall will occur late tonight
through Sunday afternoon.
* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between
6 and 12 inches.
* WHERE...Crazy Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation will be impacted by wintry conditions
and poor visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The bulk of snow accumulations will fall
today through tonight.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches.
* WHERE...Livingston Area.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Expect slushy and slick conditions. This includes
Interstate 90 through Livingston and over Bozeman Pass.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches.
* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Northern Stillwater, and
Northern Sweet Grass.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Expect slushy and slick road conditions, including along
US-191 and the higher terrain south of Interstate 90.
* WHAT...Periods of snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3
and 6 inches.
* WHERE...Melville Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Expect reduced visibility and slushy road conditions,
including along US-191 through Melville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will persist as a rain/snow mix
for most of today. Expect a transition to all snow tonight.