Montana Storm Alert: 40 MPH Wind and 12″ Mountain Snow Possible

Prepare for a sluggish commute and recent spherical of shoveling, particularly in southern Gallatin and Madison Counties. Driving with poor situations is likely to be a major concern throughout commute instances. Plenty of mountain snow and really gusty winds are attainable within the larger elevations with this storm.

Gallatin and Madison county SOUTHERN mountains would possibly get the brunt of snow with this newest advisory. Different areas are additionally anticipating important snow and wind, together with Yellowstone Nationwide Park, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains, Wind River Mountains West, Wind River Mountains East and Salt River and Wyoming Ranges.

1 to 4 inches of snow is predicted within the Large Belt, Bridger and Citadel Mountains and within the Gallatin Valley. Gusty winds should have an effect on these areas which can drop visibility at instances. Permit additional commute instances by means of Tuesday.

Based on the Nationwide Climate Service:

• WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM TUESDAY.
• WHAT…Snow anticipated. Whole snow accumulations largely between 3 and 5 inches, with 6 to 12 inches over the Centennial and Henry’s Lake Mountains.
• Winds gusting 20 to 30 mph, however as excessive as 50 mph at ridgetops.
• WHERE…Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains.
• WHEN…Till 5 PM Tuesday.
• IMPACTS…Plan on slippery snow packed roads.
• Falling and blowing snow could considerably cut back visibility at instances.
• This snowfall is predicted to influence the Tuesday morning commute.
• The newest highway situations will be obtained by calling 5 1 1

To the West of Bozeman, snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches and ice accumulations are attainable close to Butte, Georgetown Lake, Freeway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Go, and MacDonald Go.