Winter Storm Warning until 06:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero.
* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 11 AM Thursday to Noon MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BIG BELT, BRIDGER AND CASTLE MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
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:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning