Winter Weather Advisory 01/02/2025 11:47 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 12:47PM MST until January 4 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 2, 2025 - 11:47am
Expires: 
January 3, 2025 - 4:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, Gates of the Mountains, Helena Valley, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest period of snowfall, with snowfall rates of between one quarter of an inch to half of an inch per hour, is expected to occur between 10AM MST and 6 PM MST on Friday
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.
Area Description: 
Northern High Plains; Southern High Plains; Gates of the Mountains; Helena Valley; Canyon Ferry Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT