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Winter Storm Warning
ActiveEast Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, with the exception of the Lincoln valley where up to 7 inches is expected. Isolated amounts approaching 30 inches within the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
Instructions
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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