Winter Weather Advisory 12/26/2024 01:48 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 2:48AM MST until December 27 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 26, 2024 - 1:48am
Expires: 
December 26, 2024 - 4:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in the mountains, and 3 to 6 inches in higher valleys and over mountain passes. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph at times. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan for winter driving conditions, including snow-packed roads, and reduced visibility from falling snow and periods of blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is forecast to fall in two separate periods; today into this evening and Friday into Friday evening. Each period could produce 3 to 6 inches of snow in the mountains, and 1 to 3 inches in higher valleys and over mountain passes.
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: 
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT