Winter Weather Advisory 01/08/2025 01:23 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 2:23AM MST until January 9 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 8, 2025 - 1:23am
Expires: 
January 8, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow expected with areas of blowing and drifting snow. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches this afternoon and evening. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, mainly this afternoon. * WHERE...The Highwood, Little Belt, Judith, and Snowy Mountains, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on winter driving conditions. Patchy blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times.
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: 
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Snowy and Judith Mountains; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT