Heavy Snow and Rain to Impact Central and Southwest Montana Through Wednesday
Central and southwest Montana will face heavy snowfall and rain from tonight through Wednesday. Winter storm watches are in effect, particularly impacting Butte, Bozeman, and Great Falls. Accumulations may reach 14 inches in mountainous areas, with milder temperatures predicted this weekend after the storm.
Residents of central and southwest Montana are advised to brace for inclement weather as heavy snow and rain are anticipated through Wednesday. While a brief respite from the precipitation is expected this morning, significant snowfall is forecast to commence tonight, particularly affecting Butte, Bozeman, and potentially Great Falls.
Winter storm watches are currently in effect from late tonight into Wednesday, predominantly in central and southwest regions. Key areas, including the passes from Kings Hill to Bozeman Pass and the Absaroka Beartooth and Crazy Mountains, may accumulate between 8 to 14 inches of snow.
This morning’s rain and snow are expected to be sporadic, but conditions will intensify throughout the day. An upper-level low pressure system is bringing moisture from Broadus, continuing through Miles City to Jordan, leading to possible mixed precipitation in areas such as Great Falls and Glacier Park.
By Wednesday morning, a rain-snow combination may extend to areas including Billings and Miles City, with the southern portion of the state experiencing the highest levels of precipitation. Forecasts suggest rainfall could reach up to one-third of an inch in Billings, six-tenths in Miles City, and three-tenths in Great Falls, alongside heavy snow in mountainous regions and lighter accumulation in lower elevations.
Today’s temperatures are forecasted to be relatively mild: 54 in Miles City, 57 in Billings, 51 in Great Falls, 54 in Missoula, and 48 in Bozeman. Nevertheless, a trend of below-average temperatures is predicted to continue with daily chances of rain or mixed precipitation, although a warming trend is anticipated by the weekend with temperatures expected to rise into the 60s.
Residents of Helena and Great Falls should prepare for turbulent weather conditions extending through Thursday; however, relief in the form of warmer temperatures is expected over the weekend. Meanwhile, Butte and Bozeman will experience colder conditions tomorrow with snow before warmth returns by Sunday.
In summary, central and southwest Montana are set to experience a notable weather shift, with heavy snow and rain from tonight through Wednesday. Residents should be aware of potential winter storm conditions and prepare accordingly, as below-average temperatures and precipitation are anticipated, followed by a warming trend by the weekend.
Original Source: www.montanarightnow.com
