* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches possible across lower elevations, with locally higher amounts at the higher mountain peaks. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles over mountain passes. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures rapidly dropping behind the arctic front Thursday afternoon will cause a flash freeze on roadways and bridges. The heaviest period of snow will be on Friday.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN HIGH PLAINS ... SOUTHERN HIGH PLAINS ... EASTERN PONDERA AND EASTERN TETON ... WESTERN AND CENTRAL CHOUTEAU COUNTY ... CASCADE COUNTY BELOW 5000FT ... JUDITH BASIN COUNTY AND JUDITH GAP ... FERGUS COUNTY BELOW 4500FT ... LITTLE BELT AND HIGHWOOD MOUNTAINS ... SNOWY AND JUDITH MOUNTAINS
