7:00 AM Update: Snow and wind moving in

We are tracking snow and wind moving in this morning.

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for today:

MTZ012-050-054-055-240100-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1200Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Meagher-Gallatin-
Including Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass,
Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Martinsdale, White Sulphur Springs,
Bozeman, West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass,
and Targhee Pass
538 AM MST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Storm total snow accumulations 4 to
  9 inches expected at lower elevations, mostly 8 to 16 inches in
  the mountains, but isolated higher amounts on ridgetops.

* WHERE...Cascade, Judith Basin, Meagher and Gallatin.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult at times.
  Areas of falling and blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. Expect snow packed and icy roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Snow is picking up across Western Montana and will move into Central Montana over these next few hours.

Kings Hill Pass and Central Montana mountains are expected to be the areas that will see the greatest impact from this winter storm.

Roads remain clear this morning, but as we continue to see heavier snow bands move in and wind gusts pick up, visibility may be reduced to less than half a mile at times.

Plows have already been out plowing areas across Kings Hill Pass this morning.

Road conditions can change quickly throughout the day.

Below are a few links to help track the latest: