Weather Alert in Montana
Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 1:36PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AREAS AFFECTED: Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Northwest Beaverhead County
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow will diminish later this afternoon as winds decrease. However, snow redevelops tonight with periods of moderate to heavy snow expected at times Friday through Saturday. Additional snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph this afternoon then decreasing to gusts as high as 30 to 40 mph tonight. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass and Northwest Beaverhead County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
INSTRUCTION: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Remember, a Winter Storm Warning means that there is at least an 80% chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the warning period.
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Weather Topic: What is Fog?
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Fog is technically a type of stratus cloud, which lies along the
ground and obscures visibility.
It is usually created when humidity in the air condenses into tiny water droplets.
Because of this, some places are more prone to foggy weather, such as regions
close to a body of water.
Fog is similar to mist; both are the appearance of water droplets suspended in
the air, but fog is the term applied to the condition when visibility is less than 1 km.
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Weather Topic: What is Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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