Winter Storm Watch until 05:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero.
* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Meagher County Valleys and Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. For the Wind Chill Warning, from Noon Wednesday to 6 PM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow can significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will be coldest Wednesday night through early Thursday afternoon.
* AFFECTED AREAS: UPPER BLACKFOOT AND MACDONALD PASS ... BIG BELT, BRIDGER AND CASTLE MOUNTAINS ... MEAGHER COUNTY VALLEYS
Instructions:
Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Address/Location
Meagher County, MT Sheriff's Office
101 E Crawford St
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 406-547-3397
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MEAGHERSO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Watch