Blizzard Watch 6 PM tonight to Monday morning

arcturusres
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Blizzard Watch 6 PM tonight to Monday morning Dec 17, 2016 14:31:29 GMT -7

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Post by arcturusres on Dec 17, 2016 14:31:29 GMT -7

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Watch effective 6 PM Saturday, December 17 until Monday morning. My understanding is that a watch is a lower probability than a warning and higher likelihood than an advisory.
Here is the information copied and pasted:

Blizzard Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BILLINGS MT

1122 AM MST SAT DEC 17 2016

MTZ028-034-040>042-063>066-181830-

/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-161218T0100Z/

/O.CON.KBYZ.BZ.A.0001.161218T0100Z-161219T1900Z/

SOUTHERN WHEATLAND-NORTHERN STILLWATER-NORTHERN PARK-

NORTHERN SWEET GRASS-GOLDEN VALLEY-JUDITH GAP-PARADISE VALLEY-

LIVINGSTON AREA-BEARTOOTH FOOTHILLS-

INCLUDING THE LOCATIONS OF...HARLOWTON...TWODOT...SHAWMUT...

COLUMBUS...ABSAROKEE...PARK CITY...REED POINT...RAPELJE...

CLYDE PARK...WILSALL...BIG TIMBER...MELVILLE...RYEGATE...LAVINA...

JUDITH GAP...EMIGRANT...LIVINGSTON...SPRINGDALE...FISHTAIL...

MCLEOD...NYE

1122 AM MST SAT DEC 17 2016

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS

EVENING...

...BLIZZARD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MST THIS EVENING

THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WIND CHILL IMPACTS...ANYONE OUTSIDE AND INADEQUATELY PREPARED

COULD SEE EXPOSED SKIN FREEZE IN A VERY SHORT TIME WITH WIND

CHILL VALUES OF -20 TO -40 DEGREES.

* BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW TODAY...WEST WINDS GUSTING 25 TO 40

MPH WILL CREATE AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW TODAY WITH

VISIBILITIES UNDER 2 MILES AT TIMES. DRIFTING SNOW MAY MAKE

SOME RURAL ROADS IMPASSABLE BY LATER IN THE DAY TODAY.

* BLIZZARD WATCH INFORMATION...WEST WINDS GUSTING 40 TO 60 MPH

ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND PERSIST THROUGH AT

LEAST MONDAY MORNING. THESE HIGH WINDS COMBINED WITH 1 TO 2

FEET OF FRESH SNOW WILL LIKELY RESULT IN BLIZZARD

CONDITIONS. SNOW DRIFTS 4 TO 8 FEET DEEP APPEAR LIKELY GIVEN

THESE CONDITIONS.

* SEVERE TRAVEL IMPACTS ARE POSSIBLE SATURDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY

MORNING...INCLUDING ALONG A LARGE PORTION OF I-90 FROM

COLUMBUS TO THE WEST. THIS CAN INCLUDE SEVERE DRIFTING AND

ZERO VISIBILITY WITH POSSIBLE ROAD CLOSURES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLIZZARD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FALLING AND/OR

BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES.

THIS CAN LEAD TO WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND MAKE TRAVEL VERY

DANGEROUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.

So you can see from the text that this is "possible". Please be prepared, and urge the Glastonbury Landowners Road Committee to be ready to mobilize extra plows and personnel should they be required.

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Blizzard Watch 6 PM tonight to Monday morning Dec 17, 2016 16:55:37 GMT -7

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Post by Admin on Dec 17, 2016 16:55:37 GMT -7

Blizzard Watch Preparation

After such a beautiful bright and sunny Saturday it appears that we will get a big change in weather for Sunday and Monday. Currently it is 3 degrees above zero at the Forum in High South Glastonbury. Since cold air settles if you live lower than 6,300 feet the temperature is most likely colder where you are.

The last time we had a blizzard in Glastonbury the roads were closed for 2-3 days because of drifting snow. The roads to High South were blocked in several places. One spot on Hercules just before Suicide Curve had 8-10 foot drifts. In the valley conditions were just as perilous. Here are a few things we learned from that blizzard:

Stay home! It is really easy to get stuck on our roads. In the last storm several vehicles were abandoned and blocked snow removal and equipment from clearing the roads. Emergency vehicles were blocked as well.
The GLA will not plow the roads until the storm/blizzard is over. It could be Tuesday, Wednesday or later before your road is cleared.
Have an ample supply of wood nearby for your wood burning stove or fireplace.
Fill several jugs with tap water so if the power goes out you will have water for hot drinks, etc.
Fill the tub with water so if the power stays out you will have about 30 gallons of water for cooking, cleaning and flushing the toilet.
Charge your cell phone and keep it handy.
Have candles, matches and fresh batteries out on the counter.
Have a battery powered radio nearby so you can get weather updates.
Alert your neighbors and let them know of your preparations.
Keep 5 gallons of diesel fuel handy and share it with the heavy equipment operators who clear your road. They will appreciate it and they will be able to run their equipment longer between refueling stops at the Emigrant Gas Station.

These are just a few of the tips we learned from experience. Please feel free to add your own below.

Please also post or email road and snow conditions throughout the blizzard to the Forum. Let folks know if you need assistance and let them know if you are doing ok.
We will keep you posted on conditions in High South and around our community as reports flow in.

The Administrator, Tim Brockett, is also a Director on the Glastonbury Landowners Association Board. The opinions expressed on the Forum are his own and may or may not coincide with the views of the GLA Board.

Chris Brookhart Guest	Blizzard Watch 6 PM tonight to Monday morning Dec 17, 2016 17:23:02 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Chris Brookhart on Dec 17, 2016 17:23:02 GMT -7 Looks like the Blizzard watch has been downgraded to a winter weather advisory.

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Blizzard Watch 6 PM tonight to Monday morning Dec 17, 2016 20:07:50 GMT -7

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Post by Admin on Dec 17, 2016 20:07:50 GMT -7

Blizzard Watch officially changed to a weather advisory

The National Weather Service changed the Blizzard Watch to a Winter Weather Advisory. High winds, severe drifting and bitter wind chills are still predicted for Sunday and early Monday. Gusty winds and blowing snow are being reported in North Glastonbury. High South is still calm.
The full Weather Advisory follows:

...Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 6 am MST Monday...

The Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow and bitter cold wind
chill values is now in effect until 6 am MST Monday.

* Impacts...reduced visibilities and travel difficulties due to
blowing and drifting snow. Some rural roads may become impassable.
Potential for frost bite on exposed skin due to bitter cold wind
chill values.

* Timing...through Sunday night.

* Winds...gusts of 25 to 40 mph...increasing to 30 to 55 mph on
Sunday.

* Blowing and drifting snow...visibilities under 3 miles at times.
Drifts of 4 to 6 feet.

* Wind chills....between -20 and -40 degrees through mid day
Sunday.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory can be issued for a variety of winter
weather conditions such as light snow...blowing snow...sleet...
freezing rain...and extreme wind chills.

The Administrator, Tim Brockett, is also a Director on the Glastonbury Landowners Association Board. The opinions expressed on the Forum are his own and may or may not coincide with the views of the GLA Board.

Snowman
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Blizzard Watch 6 PM tonight to Monday morning Dec 17, 2016 21:04:19 GMT -7

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Post by Snowman on Dec 17, 2016 21:04:19 GMT -7

Blizzard Warning still in effect for Livingston

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BILLINGS MT
7:18 PM MST SAT DEC 17 2016

NORTHERN PARK-NORTHERN SWEET GRASS-LIVINGSTON AREA-
BEARTOOTH FOOTHILLS-
INCLUDING THE LOCATIONS OF...CLYDE PARK...WILSALL...BIG TIMBER...
MELVILLE...LIVINGSTON...SPRINGDALE...FISHTAIL...MCLEOD...NYE

7:18 PM MST SAT DEC 17 2016

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST MONDAY...

* SEVERE TRAVEL IMPACTS...SEVERE DRIFTING AND ZERO VISIBILITY
WITH POSSIBLE MAJOR ROAD CLOSURES. MANY RURAL ROADS WILL
LIKELY BECOME IMPASSABLE. DANGEROUS CROSSWINDS COMBINED WITH
POOR VISIBILITY AND SLICK ROADS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY
DANGEROUS I-90 FROM LIVINGSTON TO BIG TIMBER.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST SUNDAY NIGHT...POSSIBLY LONGER.

* WINDS...WEST WINDS GUSTING 40 TO 65 MPH ARE EXPECTED TO
PERSIST THROUGH AT LEAST SUNDAY NIGHT. EVEN STRONGER WIND
GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE ON MONDAY FROM LIVINGSTON TO NYE.

* BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...VISIBILITIES UNDER A QUARTER MILE
AT TIMES. DRIFTS OF 4 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLIZZARD WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OR
FREQUENT GUSTS OF OVER 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED WITH CONSIDERABLE
FALLING AND OR BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. VISIBILITIES WILL
BECOME POOR WITH WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES. THOSE VENTURING
OUTDOORS MAY BECOME LOST OR DISORIENTED SO PERSONS IN THE WARNING
AREA ARE ADVISED TO STAY INDOORS.

Snowman
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Blizzard Watch 6 PM tonight to Monday morning Dec 18, 2016 14:15:13 GMT -7

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Post by Snowman on Dec 18, 2016 14:15:13 GMT -7

For Glastonbury Residents who may travel to town:

Detailed Forecast for Livingston, MT on Dec.18,2016 at 2:00 pm MST

This Afternoon

Occasional flurries. Widespread blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -5. West southwest wind 33 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph.

Tonight

Widespread blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind 38 to 43 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Widespread blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind 43 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Widespread blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 26 by 8 pm, then rising to around 35 during the remainder of the night. Southwest wind 33 to 41 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 38 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Snowman
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Blizzard Watch 6 PM tonight to Monday morning Dec 18, 2016 16:57:19 GMT -7

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Post by Snowman on Dec 18, 2016 16:57:19 GMT -7

New Road Closure from the MT Dept. of Transportation

Route: I-90
Mile Post: 330
Location Description: I-90 BETWEEN LIVINGSTON AND PARK CITY MT

Remarks: I-90 CLOSED FROM LIVINGSTON TO PARK CITY (MM426) DUE TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AND ZERO VISIBILITY. GATES CLOSED AT LIVINGSTON. E/B TRAFFIC MUST EXIT AT LIVINGSTON.

Description: I-90 CLOSED LIVINGSTON TO PARK CITY STARTING ON DEC 18, 2016 AT 04:00 PM

Conditions: Incident, Road Closure
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Blizzard Watch 6 PM tonight to Monday morning

Post by arcturusres on Dec 17, 2016 14:31:29 GMT -7

Post by Admin on Dec 17, 2016 16:55:37 GMT -7

Post by Chris Brookhart on Dec 17, 2016 17:23:02 GMT -7

Post by Admin on Dec 17, 2016 20:07:50 GMT -7

Post by Snowman on Dec 17, 2016 21:04:19 GMT -7

Post by Snowman on Dec 18, 2016 14:15:13 GMT -7

Post by Snowman on Dec 18, 2016 16:57:19 GMT -7