Thanksgiving Forecast:
Snow showers will impact travel in southwest Montana for Thanksgiving with temperatures struggling into the low 20s. Bands of snow are expected to roll through the area through the early afternoon before our snow begins to taper. Most areas are looking at 1”-2” of additional snow in the valleys with 3”-6” possible in the mountains. The heaviest snowfall is expected near the Montana/Idaho state line. Snow will continue to taper for the evening and early overnight. A secondary batch of snow is expected to develop in time for pre-dawn drivers on Friday which could bring an additional 1”-2” in valleys by Friday afternoon.
BOZEMAN: High: 23; Low: 8. Scattered snow showers are expected through the early afternoon. Expect slick driving conditions on area roads with limited visibility at times.
BUTTE: High: 21; Low: 5. Light to moderate snow showers are expected through noon before tapering toward the evening.
DILLON: High: 19; Low: 9. Scattered snow showers are expected with bitter cold conditions during the day. Travel along I-15 could be slow if traveling toward Monida. Expect slow travel.
WEST YELLOWSTONE: High: 27; Low: 10. Bands of heavy snow are possible leaving between 3”-6” of new snow by the early evening. Additional snow will develop by Friday morning.
TRAVEL CONCERNS THROUGH SATURDAY:
A large upper-level low pressure system centered over the western United States will provide plenty of moisture for snow over the course of the next few days across southern Montana. Temperatures will stay in the low and middle 20s through Saturday evening. Winter weather advisories will expire during the evening on Thanksgiving with more advisories going into effect starting on Friday morning through Saturday morning. Additional 2”-6” of snow will be possible Friday through Saturday with 5”-9” of mountain snow likely. Use caution if you are driving on area roads and pay particular attention to area passes like Bozeman Pass and Homestake Pass.
