Northern Rocky Mountain Front

Forecasts for Montana — Return to U.S. Severe Weather

	Current Severe Weather

	Winter Weather Advisory
Statement as of 4:54 AM MDT on May 23, 2013 ... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until noon MDT Friday for elevations above 5500 feet... A Winter Weather Advisory for elevations above 5500 feet for snow remains in effect until noon MDT Friday. * Timing and main impact: snow will continue through early this morning at elevations above 5500 feet then diminish to light rain and snow showers after noon today. Rain and snow will redevelop this evening and continue through Friday morning before ending with snow levels continuing around 5500 feet. Temperatures at or slightly above freezing will limit accumulations on roadways over mountain passes... however heavy accumulations are possible at elevations above 7000 feet. * Snow accumulations: total snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches is expected over maris pass... while above 7000 feet isolated amounts of 10 to 15 inches are possible. * Visibility: visibilities could be reduced to less than one half mile at times. * Elevations: for elevations above 5500 feet. * Other impacts: travelers over Marias Pass should expect reduced visibilities and possibly some minor slush buildup on the roadway this morning and again tonight through Friday morning. Those venturing to elevations above 5500 feet in Glacier National Park and in the bob Marshall wilderness areas should be prepared for winter conditions. * Locations affected include: Marias Pass. * To see a graphical representation of this hazard please visit. Www.Wrh.NOAA.Gov/wrh/whv/?Wfo=tfx Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.