EAST GLACIER PARK REGION — * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected at Marias Pass with 4 to 8 inches expected above 6000 ft.
* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates in excess of one half inch per hour are possible Wednesday afternoon and evening during brief periods of heavy snowfall.
Winter weather in East Glacier Park 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