MONTANA SNOW REPORT

...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...Moderate to heavy snow will continue through at least the rest of the day. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing moderate to major winter weather impacts due to snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph creating reduced visibility. Additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. * WHERE...Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass and Lolo Pass. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Winter traveling conditions. 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.

...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.

...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 above 6500 feet. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Minor accumulations and strong winds will also impact the lower elevations of Lemhi County. * WHERE...Williams Creek Summit. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

...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 above 6500 feet. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Minor accumulations and strong winds will also impact the lower elevations of Lemhi County including the city of Salmon, US-93, and ID-28. * WHERE...Lemhi Pass, Bannock Pass, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, and Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * 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. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, greatest near the mountains and over the higher hills. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Southern Big Horn. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact this evening's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation may start as rain, before quickly transitioning to snow.

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow and blowing snow. Avalanche danger will increase. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected this morning.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact this evening's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation may start as rain, before quickly transitioning to snow.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches at lower elevations, with snow in excess of 10 inches above pass level. Winds gusting over 50 mph at times over the ridgetops. * WHERE...Northwest Beaverhead County. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions.

* WHAT...Periods of snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with up to 10 inches above 7000 ft. Winds gusting over 50 mph at times over the ridgetops. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches below 6000 ft, including Marias Pass and Rogers Pass, with snow amounts of 8 to 10 inches above pass levels. Winds gusting over 50 mph at times. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions.

* WHAT...Southwest winds with gusts to 70 to 80 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds can be expected through this morning.

* WHAT...West winds with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Judith Gap and Southern Wheatland. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 through Judith Gap.

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds can be expected through this morning.

* WHAT...Southwest winds with gusts of 60 to 75 mph, strongest along the north and east slopes of the Bighorn Mountains. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. This includes portions of Highway 14 through the Bighorn Mountains, especially from Dayton to Burgess Junction. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected through this morning.

* WHAT...Southwest winds with gusts of 50 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be erratic, with periodic strong gusts surging down the mountain slopes. The strongest wind gusts are expected into this morning.

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds with gusts of 50 to 65 mph. Locally higher gusts possible. * WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon and Southern Big Horn. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. This includes travel on I-90 through Sheridan. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be erratic, with periodic strong gusts surging down the mountain slopes. The strongest winds are expected through this morning.

* WHAT...Southerly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Madison River Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph likely. Gusts to 80 mph possible near the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Western and Central Chouteau County, Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MST this 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 and most widespread winds are expected this afternoon.

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Canyon Ferry Area, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Gates of the Mountains, Helena Valley, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MST this 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 and most widespread winds are expected this afternoon.

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Phillips County. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.