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10:00 AM Update: Visibility improving but conditions continue changing quickly

Posted at 9:53 AM, Jan 23, 2019
and last updated 2019-01-23 12:02:47-05

We are still tracking a heavier snow band moving through Kings Hill Pass this morning.

The wind has actually subsided quite a bit from this morning, but we could still have drifting/blowing snow in areas that are more prone to crosswind or the breezy conditions.

A Winter Storm Warning is still in effect through parts of Central Montana until tomorrow morning:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
538 AM MST Wed Jan 23 2019

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.