Winter Storm Warning For All Of Gallatin County [UPDATED 11pm]

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon MST Saturday for all of Gallatin County..

Snow accumulations: total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches are possible above 5500 today through Saturday morning... while 5 to 9 inches are possible below 5500 feet.

* Visibility: heavy snow will reduce visibilities to less than one half mile at times. Areas of blowing snow will also reduce visibilities through tonight.

* Other impacts: hazardous driving conditions are likely... especially through canyons and mountain passes. Travelers and those planning outdoor activities should be prepared for winter
conditions.

Locations affected include: Battle Ridge Pass... Bozeman...  Bozeman Pass... Targhee Pass... West Yellowstone.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. If you must... keep
an extra flashlight... food... and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For specific Road and travel conditions in Montana... dial 5 1 1.