Winter Weather Advisory For Bozeman Now In Effect

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow... which is in effect from 5 am Wednesday to 4 am MST Friday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

Snow accumulations: snowfall rates will generally be light but
will persist for an extended period... resulting in total snow
accumulations of 4 to 7 inches at lower elevations and around
12 inches in the mountains.

* Winds and visibility: winds and fog accompanying the snow
will reduce local visibilities to less than one half mile at
times.

* Other impacts: expect roads to become snow covered and icy...
creating hazardous travel conditions.

* Locations affected include: Battle Ridge Pass... Bozeman...
Bozeman Pass... Targhee Pass... West Yellowstone... Boulder...
Boulder Hill... Elk Park Pass... Homestake pass... Whitehall...
Townsend... Big Hole Pass... Chief Joseph Pass... Dillon... Monida
Pass... Ennis... Norris Hill... Raynolds Pass... Twin Bridges.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.

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