BUTTE/BLACKFOOT REGION — * WHAT...Snow expected above 6000 feet. Total snow accumulations trace to three inches. A period of moderate snow showers may develop around rush hour.
* WHERE...MacDonald and Homestake Pass along with Georgetown Lake.
* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to midnight MDT Friday Night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.
Winter weather in Butte/Blackfoot Region makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.
Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS