Billings, MT – A winter weather advisory is in effect tonight for drivers traveling along the Beartooth Highway, with light snowfall expected at higher elevations.
According to the National Weather Service in Billings, 1 to 3 inches of snow could accumulate above 10,000 feet in the Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains. The advisory begins at 6 p.m. Monday, September 15, and continues until midnight Tuesday night, September 16.
Travelers may face slick conditions, particularly across the highest points of the Beartooth Highway. Officials are warning motorists to slow down, allow extra time, and use caution when driving through the area.
The Beartooth Highway, a scenic route connecting Red Lodge, Montana, to the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park, often sees early-season snowfall due to its elevation. Even light accumulations can make driving hazardous on the mountain passes.
The Montana Department of Transportation reminds drivers that updated road conditions are available by calling 511 before heading out.
Motorists are encouraged to prepare for sudden changes in weather and road conditions while traveling through the region over the next 24 hours.
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