Winter Storm Warning 01/11/2025 01:16 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued January 11 at 2:16AM MST until January 12 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 11, 2025 - 1:16am
Expires: 
January 11, 2025 - 4:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches across lower elevations near the Idaho border, 4 to 8 inches in the Tobacco Root Mountains and Gravelly Range, and 8 to 16 inches in the Madison and Gallatin Ranges. Isolated amounts approaching 24 inches are possible in northerly upslope favored locations of the Gallatin Range. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.
Area Description: 
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT