Warning: SW Montana Storm Is Now Promising 18″ Mountain Snow

Don't put those snow shovels away just yet. Southwest Montana is in for another round of heavy, wet Spring snow. Some higher elevations could get up to 2 feet of snow by Monday afternoon. Dangerous winds up to 50 MPH are also in the forecast.

• For the mountains in the Red Lodge area: A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON.
• WHAT...Heavy snow possible.
• Total snow accumulations of 1-2 feet.
• Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
• WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.
• WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.
• IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by heavy accumulating and blowing snow.

There are more Montana Weather Advisories, although for lesser amounts of snow to fall and less risk of dangerous winds.

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• For Gallatin and Madison Counties: A WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.
• WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible.
• Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches possible.
• WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains.
• WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning.
• IMPACTS...The weight of heavy wet snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
• Travel could be very difficult.
• Use caution when shoveling, especially if you have a history of heart issues.
• PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
• Remember, a Winter Storm Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the watch period.