Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 10 inches possible Thursday into Friday.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM Tuesday to 6 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN AND CENTRAL CHOUTEAU COUNTY ... BEARS PAW MOUNTAINS AND SOUTHERN BLAINE ... CASCADE COUNTY BELOW 5000FT ... JUDITH BASIN COUNTY AND JUDITH GAP ... FERGUS COUNTY BELOW 4500FT ... GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS ... LITTLE BELT AND HIGHWOOD MOUNTAINS ... SNOWY AND JUDITH MOUNTAINS ... BIG BELT, BRIDGER AND CASTLE MOUNTAINS ... GALLATIN AND MADISON COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND CENTENNIAL MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.