Affected Area Beaverhead, Gallatin, and Madison Counties
Description
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT TUESDAY
WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 18 inches in the mountains. Some higher peaks could receive accumulations in excess of 2 feet. Lower elevations in northern Madison and Gallatin Counties can expect 4 to 8 inches. Lower elevations of western Beaverhead County can expect 1 to 4 inches.
WHERE...Beaverhead, Gallatin and Madison Counties.
WHEN...From Midnight tonight to Noon MDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hunters and other outdoor recreationalists in southwest Montana should stay out of the mountains until after Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.
