Winter Storm Warning Issued for Petroleum County, Montana: Up to 12 Inches of Snow Expected
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Petroleum County from midnight tonight through Saturday evening, with heavy snow and difficult travel conditions forecast.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Glasgow, MT, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Petroleum County. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are likely and could pose a significant threat to travel and safety.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Petroleum County in Montana.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in the state, call 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the duration of the warning. Total snow accumulations are forecast to be between 6 and 12 inches. These conditions are expected to make travel very difficult to impossible, particularly impacting commutes on Friday and Saturday.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning goes into effect at midnight tonight (March 13) and is scheduled to remain in place until 6:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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