Montana Snow Alert: Blowing Snow and Reduced Visibility Impacting Travel on I-90 This Wednesday Night

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Billings, MT – Blowing snow and gusty winds are set to create hazardous travel conditions across southeast Montana Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Travelers on Interstate 90 and surrounding highways are urged to use caution as visibility is expected to drop in snow-affected areas.

According to the National Weather Service in Billings, light to moderate snow will continue tonight with gusts up to 45 mph in some areas. These conditions are expected to lead to snowdrifts and icy patches, making driving dangerous. Accumulations of less than an inch are predicted tonight, with scattered snow showers resuming Thursday afternoon.

Detailed Weather Outlook:

Thursday: Snow showers return in the afternoon, with highs near 34°F. Winds will shift northwest, reaching 21-23 mph, keeping wind chills near zero.

Friday: Snow likely in the morning with accumulation possible before clearing by the afternoon. Temperatures will reach 33°F.

Weekend: Saturday brings mostly sunny skies and calmer conditions, with a high of 26°F. However, nighttime lows will drop to 7°F.

Travelers should check road conditions at 511.mt.net before heading out. Local authorities remind residents to stay alert for rapidly changing weather, especially near mountain passes.

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