Active AlertsSouthern High Plains

Winter Storm Watch

Issued at Thu 2:39 PM Oct. 8
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 9 inches below 6000 feet and between 8 to 12 inches above 6000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Where: Gates of the Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front.
When: From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
Impacts: Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain passes. Back country conditions may be very dangerous. Wet snow and gusty winds may down trees limbs and power lines.
Additional Details: A snow band may develop across portions of Central Montana leading to locally higher snowfall rates and amounts.

Recommended Action

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