Storm

The Tobacco Root, Elkhorn, and Boulder Mountains are just a few ranges that could get absolutely pummeled with fresh snow by Thursday night. Other Montana mountains may only see 6" to 12" of fresh snow. This next storm is classic 'snow roulette'.

Saturday and Sunday will very unpleasant at times for Montana travel, especially through almost all of our mountain passes and high elevation in general. Heavy bands of snow combined with 50+ MPH winds are expected at times which will drop visibility to near zero. Conditions are going to fluctuate rapidly in dozens of Montana counties.

Some counties in southwest Montana could potentially be impassable through Wednesday evening. Not everybody is forecasted to get crazy weather, but up to a foot or more of snow might fall in some mountain ranges. Very strong winds are supposed to be widespread - gusts of 40+ MPH will be common and 70 MPH possible.

It's literally the perfect storm for Butte, Bozeman, Billings, Baker, and everywhere in between. Heavy snowfall, dangerous winds, and drastically cold temperatures are expected across most of Montana. Don't be surprised if Emergency Travel Only statements are issued.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until Friday at 9 p.m. for this storm. Strong gusty winds as high as 35 mph are expected in the Bozeman.

Grab your shovel and after you clear your driveway and sidewalks of snow, don't forget some of these essential things that need uncovering too.

Snow is expected throughout the day on Monday in the Bozeman area. More snow is expected to fall Tuesday and Wednesday.

Snow is falling in the Bozeman area and the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory.

Snow and arctic-like temperatures are expected for the Bozeman area starting Wednesday. Snow and even colder temperatures are expected for the weekend.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Gallatin, Beaverhead and Madison counties Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Madison and Gallatin Counties from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning.

The first snow storm of the season is heading toward Montana and it's going to bring rain and snow for the weekend.