Summary:
An approaching Arctic boundary will interact with a very warm and moisture ladened boundary to produce heavy rain from the South and Central Plains into the Mid-South. An upper level low will continue to produce accumulating snow in the 4-Corners and into the Plains. A pair of weather systems will bring lower elevation rain with heavy mountain snow to the Pacific Northwest, then across the West. Impacted Lanes: I-90, I-15
Montana
Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 5 PM MST this afternoon
- Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery or snow covered road conditions through this evening. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, and drifting snow may also cause lane blockages. Whiteout conditions will cause dangerous travel conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 5 PM MST this afternoon
- Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting between 35 and 50 mph.
- Impacts: Blowing and drifting snow may significantly reduce visibility and cause partial lane blockages.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 12 PM MST this afternoon
- Southwest wind gusts up to 60 mph expected. Patchy blowing snow.
- Impacts: Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Washington
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 12 PM PST this afternoon
- Patchy light freezing drizzle and flurries. Localized glaze of ice.
- Impacts: Untreated or unsanded roads will likely become slick. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Freezing Fog Advisory remains in effect until 12 PM PST this afternoon
- Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
- Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential frost on bridges.
Ohio
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 12 PM EST this afternoon
- Widespread fog reducing visibility to one mile or less and areas of dense fog with visibility of one quarter mile or less.
- Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and Wisconsin
Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Idaho, Oregon, Kansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana
