Winter Storm Warning until SAT 12:00 PM MDT

Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Expected Through Saturday Noon

What’s Happening:

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon MDT Saturday. Expect heavy snow and blowing snow with significant winter weather impacts.

Affected Areas:

• Homestake Pass
• Georgetown Lake
• Highway 12 from Garrison to Elliston
• Butte
• MacDonald Pass

What to Expect:

• Snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches in higher terrains.
• Snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches at lower elevations.
• Wind gusts between 40 to 60 mph.

Impacts:

• Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile.
• Possible sporadic power outages due to snow-laden tree limbs and strong winds.
• Dangerous or impossible travel conditions, especially over higher passes.
• Potential disruptions to Friday morning and evening commutes.

Safety Tips:

• Delay all travel if possible; if necessary, drive with extreme caution.
• Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and allow extra travel time.
• Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, especially on hills and turns.
• Ensure your vehicle is winterized and in good working order.
• Do not touch downed power lines; report outages to your electric company.

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or mtstandard.com/weather for updates.

This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.