Blizzard Warning until 12:00AM Thursday
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet, with up to 3 feet on the peaks. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.
* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday 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. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility will likely be worst between Sluice Boxes State Park and Monarch Canyon where winds tend to be strongest.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LITTLE BELT AND HIGHWOOD MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 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.
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:
- Extreme - Extraordinary 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:
- Blizzard Warning