NOAA: Heavy Snowfall On Tap For Northern MT | 18-22″ of Snow Above 6,500ft Today – Wednesday Morning

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Northern Rocky Mountain Front in Montana. It’s in effect until mid-morning on Wednesday. Heavy snowfall, reduced visibility, and difficult travel conditions are expected to impact the area throughout that time.

18-22″ of Snow Above 6,500ft Today – Wednesday Morning

The highest accumulations are expected to occur at elevations greater than 6,500ft, but snow will fall all the way down to 4,000ft.

Additional Storm Info:

Montana: 18-22″ of Snow Above 6,500ft Today – Wednesday Morning

* Total snow accumulations below 4000 feet 1 to 3 inches,
  above 5000 feet 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts
  up to 18-22 inches above 6500 feet, are expected.
- NOAA Great Falls, MT

The 6-10 day outlook calls for above average precipitation and below average temperatures in Montana.

Winter Storm Warning:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
249 PM MDT Mon Oct 1 2018

West Glacier Region

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO NOON MDT
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations below 4000
  feet 1 to 3 inches, above 5000 feet 5 to 8 inches, with
  localized amounts up to 18-22 inches above 6500 feet, are
  expected.

* WHERE...West Glacier Region.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to noon MDT Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be
  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.