Saturday, September 28, 2019

Winter Storm Warning for Glacier NP and Central Montana region

This is from the National Weather Service:
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 15 to 36 inches at lower elevations, and 3 to 5 feet in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Glacier, Toole, Liberty, Pondera, Teton, and Northern Lewis and Clark Counties

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme impacts are possible. Widespread tree damage is possible due to the heavy, wet snow falling onto trees with foliage. Downed power lines are also possible, resulting in widespread power outages. Agricultural interests; outdoor recreational interests, including camping and hunting activities; and travel will also be negatively impacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible at times.




Jeff
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