UPDATE: Spring Montana Storm Could Bring 2′ Snow and 45 MPH Winds

The highest elevations of Montana could end up with TWO FEET of fresh snow with this Spring storm, along with dangerous 40+ MPH wind gusts. Even several valleys in western and southern Montana are expected to get several inches of snow by Friday morning.

It seems that snowfall amounts could differ drastically within Montana regions. Traveling through targeted areas should be reconsidered, as visibility may drop to near zero at times.

In addition, temperatures may drop after all this snowfall (think Thursday evening) - cold enough for a hard freeze. Travel after dark on Thursday could be quite dangerous.

• For Absaroka/Beartooth, and Crazy Mountains: A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY.
• WHAT...Heavy snow.
• Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet expected, greatest on east and northeast aspects.
• Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
• WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.
• WHEN...Until noon Friday.
• IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow.
• Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
• Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locations such as Cooke City will see much lower snowfall accumulations around 4 to 8 inches.

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• For Butte, Homestake Pass, Georgetown Lake area: A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM THURSDAY.
• WHAT...Snow expected.
• Likelihood of minor to moderate impacts from around 1 to 3 inches of snow is 90 percent, and 3 to 6 inches of snow is 50 percent.
• Wind may gust to 50 mph, or greater, out of the north and east.
• Visibilities may be significantly reduced at times due to blowing snow.
• WHERE...Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Butte, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass.
• WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 9 AM Thursday.
• IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving.
• For MODERATE impacts from snow, expect disruptions to normal activities.
• Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving.
• Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur.
• The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute, especially over higher passes.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A rapid drop in temperatures during the evening may cause wet roadways to rapidly freeze.