Winter Storm Warning Issued for Garfield County, Montana Through Saturday Night

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Glasgow, MT has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Garfield County. The alert was issued on March 12 and remains in effect through the upcoming weekend.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically impacts Garfield County. Within the county, the heaviest snow totals are expected in the southern and western regions.

What You Should Do

Authorities advise that if you must travel, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is forecast for the region, with total accumulations expected to range between 3 and 9 inches. While snow will begin earlier, the majority of the accumulation is expected to occur on Saturday. These conditions are likely to make travel very difficult, specifically impacting the Friday morning and Friday evening commutes.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective from midnight tonight, March 13, until midnight MDT Saturday night, March 15.