Babb, MT Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 12
inches at and above 6000 feet, with up to 4 inches across the
valley floors of Glacier National Park. Winds gusting as high as
40 mph

* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions, especially on
Going-to-the-Sun and Looking Glass Roads and over the Hudson Bay
Divide on US Hwy 89 due to slushy snow accumulations on roadways.
Dangerous backcountry trail conditions, especially in areas of
exposure. The heavy, wet snow and gusty winds combined with
foliage may lead to downed trees and power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those looking to recreate in the backcountry
of the Glacier National Park should be prepared for adverse trail
condtions and consider altering their plans.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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