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Post by Admin on Feb 17, 2023 19:04:46 GMT -7
Caution! Active winter weather ahead Snow and Arctic cold coming soon KBZK reports "We are heading into another very active winter weather pattern this weekend and continuing throughout next week.
A NW flow is paving the way for several Pacific storms to pass through producing scattered snow showers and gusty surface winds. The first disturbance will arrive Saturday afternoon with areas of light valley snow and moderate mountain snow.
The pattern will remain unsettled into Sunday with a few areas of snow mostly over mountains and passes.
Monday through Wednesday more warm moist Pacific air will push through producing more snow. Forecast models continue to show a high probability of moderate to heavy snow at times early next week.
Arctic air begins to dive southward reaching northern Montana late Tuesday. As this cold dense air undercuts the lingering warm moist air the potential increases for widespread snow and blowing snow Wednesday.
As the snow ends the Arctic air begins to dig more deeply into the valley floor producing air temperatures between –10 to –30 below zero by Thursday morning. Wind chills will be extremely cold at times late next week.
Plan accordingly for plenty of severe winter weather impacts next week."
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Post by Admin on Feb 18, 2023 16:23:35 GMT -7
Heavy snow and bitter Arctic cold in the forecast next week KBZK reports "An active weather pattern has started today with a weak disturbance producing mostly mountain snow is pushing through SW Montana into Sunday morning. Mountain passes could see several inches of snow and localized areas of blowing snow.
NW flow aloft will pave the way for abundant Pacific moisture to roll over Montana Monday through Wednesday morning. Snow will be heavy at times especially over mountains and passes. Valleys could see short bursts of heavy snow with steady light snow Monday through Wednesday. Over the next 5 days valleys could see a total snowfall around 4”-8”, mountain passes could see up to or over a foot of snow, and above pass level look for 1’ to 3’ feet of snow."
Read the full story here and view snow accumulation maps.
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Post by Admin on Feb 19, 2023 8:28:52 GMT -7
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Periods of snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. Portions of north central Wyoming.
* WHEN...From Monday through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact commutes Monday through Thursday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is a prolonged winter storm with periods of snowfall over multiple days. There will likely be lulls in snowfall as well.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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