Weather Advisory: Heavy Snow and Rain Set to Impact Montana Areas

Heavy snow and rain will impact central and southwest Montana from tonight through Wednesday, with winter storm watches issued. Significant precipitation is expected, especially in mountainous areas, with a warming trend forecast for the weekend.

Residents of central and southwest Montana should prepare for significant weather changes starting today, with heavy snow expected from tonight through Wednesday. Areas most affected include Butte, Bozeman, and potentially Great Falls, under winter storm watches from late tonight through Wednesday, particularly impacting mountain passes between Kings Hill and Bozeman Pass, with 8 to 14 inches projected in the Absaroka Beartooth and Crazy Mountains.

This morning, rain and snow conditions will be unorganized but will intensify later in the day, driven by an upper-level low pressure system circulating moisture across the region. The weather pattern will influence areas from Broadus to Miles City and Jordan, leading to potential rain-snow mix in places like Great Falls and Glacier Park.

By Wednesday morning, a mixture of rain and snow is expected across Billings, extending north to Miles City. The southern half of Montana will predominantly see rainfall, alongside accumulating snow in valleys and lower elevations. Rain predictions indicate up to one-third of an inch in Billings, six-tenths in Miles City, and three-tenths in Great Falls.

Current temperatures across Montana today reach 54°F in Miles City, 57°F in Billings, 51°F in Great Falls, 54°F in Missoula, and 48°F in Bozeman. The forecast points to continued below-average temperatures with daily chances of rain or mixed precipitation, although a warming trend is expected by next weekend, likely bringing temperatures into the 60s.

Helena and Great Falls should expect stormy conditions through Thursday, with warmer temperatures arriving by the weekend. However, snowfall will occur tomorrow in Butte and Bozeman, although temperatures are projected to rise into the 50s and 60s by Sunday.

The upcoming weather forecast for central and southwest Montana highlights anticipated heavy snowfall and rain from tonight through Wednesday, particularly in mountainous regions. Residents should prepare for significant weather changes affecting travel and daily activities, with a gradual warming trend expected by the weekend. The mixture of rain and snow will likely cause varying conditions across different areas, requiring caution and preparedness.

Original Source: www.montanarightnow.com