WARNING: Reduced Visibility 5″ New Snow, Winds For Central Montana

This weekend will be another sketchy one for travel in central Montana. Lower elevations could see 45 MPH winds along with 3 to 5" of new snow, and up to 9" of new snow in the mountains in Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.

PLEASE use caution and be well prepared if you must travel during this period of bad weather. Friday night into most of Saturday could be very dangerous. Be safe out there!

• A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
• WHAT...Heavy snow possible.
• Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible with 5 to 9 inches possible in northerly upslope areas.
• Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
• WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.
• WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.
• IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
• PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
• Remember, a Winter Storm Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the watch period.

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There might be more trouble further north, as they are expecting even more snow. Travel might be quite difficult at times this weekend.

• A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
• WHAT...Heavy snow possible late Friday through Saturday with total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible.
• Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
• WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains.
• WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
• IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles.