Glasgow, MT – A winter storm is expected to move into northeast Montana late Tuesday, bringing snow and strong winds that could create dangerous travel conditions from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for portions of northeast Montana beginning Tuesday afternoon and lasting into Wednesday afternoon. Snow will develop as east winds strengthen, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph by Tuesday evening.
Forecasters warn that blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times, raising the potential for whiteout conditions — especially along open stretches of highway in Valley County and surrounding areas. Travel may become difficult, particularly overnight Tuesday into early Wednesday when winds are expected to be strongest.
The exact track of the storm system could shift slightly north or south, which would impact where the heaviest snowfall and strongest winds occur. Even lighter snowfall totals could create hazardous conditions due to the strength of the wind.
Residents across Glasgow, Valley County, and nearby communities are urged to monitor updated forecasts and prepare for changing road conditions. Motorists traveling along U.S. Highway 2 and other regional routes should allow extra time and check road reports before heading out.
The storm may also cause stress to newborn livestock due to wind chills and snowfall.
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