Worst Montana Weather Conditions So Far This Winter Might Arrive This Week

It is actually the right storm for Butte, Bozeman, Billings, Baker, and all over the place in between. Heavy snowfall, harmful winds, and drastically chilly temperatures are anticipated throughout most of Montana. Do not be shocked if Emergency Journey Solely statements are issued.

It isn’t only one or two winter storm points we’re anticipating throughout Montana. Nearly each crappy winter situation you possibly can ask for is coming, just about on the similar time. This week may get very harmful on the roads if these forecasts are right. Plan forward, be ready and keep off the roads for those who can. The less automobiles on the street, the less probabilities for hassle.

As much as a foot of snow is feasible, with 40 to 50+ MPH winds, after which dangerously chilly air temps of -10 to -15 levels will plague a number of Montana counties…particularly within the increased elevations.

NOTE: Even when these forecasts are “form of proper”, that is going to be a really disagreeable week of climate with harmful situations. It is a good week to play it protected. February in Montana ain’t nothing to mess with.

• WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM WEDNESDAY.
• WHAT…Heavy snow anticipated. Complete snow accumulations between 1 and three ft, relying on location. (See beneath for extra particular quantities)
• Complete snow accumulations of seven to fifteen inches attainable alongside and north of Freeway 12, together with over MacDonald Move.
• 3 to six inches alongside the I-90 hall between Drummond and Homestake Move.
• Blowing and drifting snow as winds gust to 40 mph, dangerously chilly wind chills and a freeze up on roadways is feasible Tuesday night with an arctic entrance passage.
• Complete snow accumulations between 1 and a couple of ft within the Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.
• Complete snow accumulations of 5 to eight inches attainable. Winds may gust as excessive as 45 mph for Petroleum, Garfield, and Phillips Counties.
• WHERE…Butte, Georgetown Lake, Freeway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Move, and MacDonald Move, parts of central, north central, and southwest Montana. Bozeman space to Billings, and likewise Yellowstone Nationwide Park.
• WHEN…Till 11 PM Wednesday.
• IMPACTS…Roads, and particularly bridges and overpasses, will probably turn out to be slick and dangerous.
• Harmful wind chill elements of -30 are attainable in sure areas throughout this storm interval.

SEE MONTANA ROAD CONDITIONS AND HIGHWAY WEBCAMS HERE