Winter Storm Watch 01/10/2025 01:21 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Watch issued January 10 at 2:21AM MST until January 13 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
January 10, 2025 - 1:21am
Expires: 
January 11, 2025 - 1:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph creating significant blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Treasure, Carter, Custer, Fallon, and Northern Rosebud. * WHEN...From this evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Roads may become slick and snow packed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will start as a wintry mix Friday night before turning to all snow Saturday. The heaviest snowfall is expected late Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
Instruction: 
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this winter weather situation. Persons should consider delaying travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Area Description: 
Treasure; Northern Rosebud; Custer; Fallon; Carter
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT