MONTANA SNOW REPORT

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet, 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 Monday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avalanche danger will continue.

* WHAT...Rain and snow showers expected with areas of freezing rain or drizzle possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, could become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Motorists along I-90 around the Big Timber area, and along US-191 from Big Timber to Harlowton, should be alert for sudden changes in driving conditions and slick roads late today through the evening.

* 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 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Shoup, Bannock Pass, Lemhi Pass, Williams Creek Summit, and Salmon. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Monday. * 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 Monday morning commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * 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.

* 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...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM MST Monday. * 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 Monday morning commute, especially over higher passes.

* WHAT...Snow and expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches over the valleys and 4 to 10 inches at and above pass level. The snow may mix with light freezing rain or drizzle this evening and tonight with ice accumulations up to a glaze. Winds may gust as high as 40 mph at times. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains and Northwest Beaverhead County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan for winter driving conditions. Sidewalks and other surfaces may become icy and slippery in areas that observe freezing rain or drizzle.