Extreme Snowstorm To Hit Little Belt And Highwood Mountains

A very large amount of heavy, wet snow is headed for the central mountains of Montana along with very 50 mph winds. Travel in the area during this weather advisory might be difficult at times due to reduced visibility.

Rain and slushy snow has been falling throughout parts of Montana on Sunday afternoon. MDT cameras show wet roads, but some will probably become snow covered off and on in the coming days. This round of wet weather is a welcomed event.

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
WHAT...Heavy snow expected.
Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet, with isolated amounts approaching 3 feet over the highest peaks.
Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.
WHEN...From noon Tuesday to midnight Wednesday Night.
IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans.
Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
The combination of heavy, wet snow and strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

As of the end of day on Saturday, May 4th: The Gallatin Basin has 70% of median snow water equivalent for the season. The Upper Missouri Basin is sitting at 47% of median snow water equivalent for the season. The Madison Basin is currently at 82% of median snow water equivalent for the season.

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A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY EVENING UNTIL NOON MONDAY.
WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches
The highest amounts of snow should fall in northwestern Beaverhead County, including Big Hole and Chief Joseph Passes.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
WHERE...The Mountains of Southwestern Montana south of Interstate 90.
WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday evening to noon Monday.
IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced visibility at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.

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