Glasgow, MT – Residents across northern Montana are being urged to prepare for hazardous travel conditions tonight as freezing rain and dense fog move into the region, creating slick roads and reduced visibility through early Wednesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service office in Glasgow, a Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for northern Phillips and Valley counties through 5 a.m. Wednesday. At the same time, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for freezing rain beginning tonight, with the greatest impacts expected in areas north of the Missouri River.
Forecasters say dense freezing fog is already lowering visibility, particularly north of Highway 2, while freezing rain is expected to accumulate on roadways, bridges, and sidewalks. Ice buildup on untreated surfaces could make travel dangerous overnight and during the early morning commute.
The National Weather Service also warns that continued accumulation of rime ice on power lines and infrastructure may lead to scattered power bumps or isolated outages in affected communities, including areas around Glasgow, Malta, Scobey, Plentywood, and Wolf Point.
Expected ice accumulation is forecast to range from a trace up to 0.05 inches, which may be enough to create slick driving conditions even where precipitation appears light. Motorists are advised to reduce speeds, increase following distance, and allow extra travel time if driving is necessary.
Emergency officials recommend checking road conditions before heading out and using caution on rural highways and secondary roads, where ice can be harder to detect. Conditions are expected to gradually improve after sunrise Wednesday as temperatures stabilize.
Residents are encouraged to stay alert for updated advisories and to report hazardous conditions to local authorities if encountered.
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