Montana Faces Severe Winter Storm: High Wind & Snow Alerts

High Wind Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are covering much of Montana, some lasting well into Saturday. Some higher elevations might get TWO FEET of fresh snow, along with dangerously high winds. Travel is going to be an issue at times.

One of the warnings for extremely gusty winds should only last until Friday morning, where others that are listed below are in effect for much longer.

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY EVENING TO 6 PM SATURDAY.
WHAT...Periods of heavy snow.
Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, mainly on west facing slopes around Cooke City.
WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday evening to 6 PM Saturday.
IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by periods of heavy snow.
Avalanche danger will increase.

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HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY MORNING TO 4 AM FRIDAY.
WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph expected.
WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft, and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains.
WHEN...UNTIL 4 AM Friday.
IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding area are also expecting dangerous weather conditions with snow and wind issues. If you don't need to travel during the warning period, it's best to avoid it.

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY AFTERNOON TO 11 PM SATURDAY.
WHAT...Heavy snow expected.
Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet across most of the park, 4 to 8 inches near Mammoth, and locally higher amounts on the Pitchstone Plateau.
Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
WHERE...Yellowstone National Park.
WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM Saturday.
IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility.
Local whiteout conditions are possible, especially Thursday night into Friday morning.

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