The National Weather Service has issued only one winter storm warning heading into the weekend, but several states will get snowfall this weekend and early next week.
“An upper-level trough over the Northern Rockies on Friday will persist through Sunday. The system will produce late-season light snowfall over the higher elevations of the Northern Rockies, the Northern Intermountain Region, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains Friday night into Saturday, and over the Great Basin and Central Rockies Saturday into Sunday,” the National Weather Service said.
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“An approaching cold front over the Northeast Pacific on late Saturday morning will produce rain over the Northwest on late Saturday and the Northwest and Northern California on Sunday.”
More Snow for Montana
The only winter storm warning issued as of Friday is for Montana, which is dealing with yet another major winter storm.
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, especially Rocky Boy, are expected to receive an additional 10 inches of snow with wind gusts of up to 50 mph. With the winter storm warning in effect, the National Weather Service advised against traveling throughout the state.
“Expect difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow covered roadways. Falling and or blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times. Those with outdoor plans should be prepared for dangerous outdoor conditions,” it said.
Winter Storm Warning Comes After Nearly 5 Feet of Snow
The winter storm warning for Montana comes after portions of the state received nearly five feet of snow in the past two weeks. According to OpenSnow’s snowfall statistics, Big Sky, Montana, received 56 inches of snow in the last two weeks, totaling more than four and a half feet.
Now, the state is bracing for much more snow.
According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm warning means that “heavy snow of at least 6 inches in 12 hours, or at least 8 inches in 24 hours, is expected.” It may also be issued if sleet accumulation exceeds half an inch.
