BOZEMAN, Mont. – An early-season snow burst is making for slick morning travel across southwest Montana as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. MDT Monday. Light to moderate snow continues from the Missouri Headwaters through the Madison and Gallatin Valleys, with mountain passes seeing several inches of accumulation.
According to the National Weather Service in Great Falls, 1 to 2 inches of snow have fallen in lower valleys including Bozeman, Dillon, and Three Forks, while 3 to 6 inches are possible at higher elevations such as Bozeman Pass, Raynolds Pass, and Targhee Pass. Temperatures hovering near freezing are contributing to icy bridges and overpasses during the morning commute.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) advises motorists to reduce speed and allow extra time for travel, especially on U.S. Highway 191, Interstate 90, and State Route 287. Visibility may drop quickly in heavier snow bands.
Road crews are out treating surfaces, but early drivers should prepare for patchy black ice in shaded or elevated areas. The snow is expected to taper late in the morning as the system slides southeast, giving way to gradual clearing by afternoon.
Cooler-than-normal temperatures will persist through midweek, with another chance of light mountain snow possible by late Thursday as a new Pacific system approaches.
