Roundup, Montana – A band of snow showers is reducing visibility and creating slick roads across parts of central Montana Monday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Billings, a Special Weather Statement remains in effect until 2 PM MDT for areas stretching from Golden Valley County through northern Rosebud County.
Forecasters say the snow band is producing visibility reductions to around one mile, while also creating slick and hazardous road conditions on several regional highways.
Travel impacts are expected along Highway 12 near Ryegate and Forsyth and Highway 87 near Roundup, where snow-covered pavement and rapidly changing visibility may affect drivers through the early afternoon.
Communities within the advisory area include Roundup, Forsyth, Hysham, Ryegate, Melstone, Rosebud, Musselshell, Lavina, Franklin, Angela, Ingomar, Cartersville, Hathaway, Vananda, Rock Springs, and Klein.
The weather service warned that conditions may deteriorate quickly during bursts of snow, making travel more difficult for short periods. Motorists are advised to slow down, increase following distance, and allow extra time while traveling through the affected corridor.
Snow bands like this can form narrow but intense areas of precipitation, sometimes producing sudden changes in roadway conditions over just a few miles.
The statement notes that slick spots and brief visibility reductions could continue until the snow band weakens later this afternoon.
The update may be particularly relevant for students, workers, and commuters traveling midday routes between rural communities in central Montana.
Drivers can check the latest road conditions through Montana Department of Transportation travel reports before heading out.
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