After a winter with little snow, Montana could finally see a change. The National Weather Service predicts colder temperatures and a major snowstorm moving across the state starting Tuesday.
A powerful winter storm is expected to sweep across Montana, bringing snow, strong winds, and frigid temperatures. Residents should prepare for possible delays and hazardous road conditions.
Ask five Montanans about what time is appropriate to start snow blowing, and you'll get five different opinions. Snow blowing etiquette exists, but snow blowing TOLERANCE is more important.
After temperatures in the mid 50s this week, the southern mountains of Montana could get a welcomed blast of fresh snow by Friday night. The only downer is that significant winds will probably accompany this new storm front, so back country adventurists need to use caution.
With winter just around the corner, what can we expect as far as winter weather this year in Montana and just how far away is the first significant snowfall?