Weather Alert in Montana
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 26 at 1:30PM MST until February 28 at 2:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
AREAS AFFECTED: West Glacier Region
DESCRIPTION: ...GLACIER PARK AND HIGHWAY 2 SNOW - FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY... .A back door cold front will help create winter travel conditions in and near Glacier National Park as well as the Highway 2 corridor from West Glacier to Marias Pass from Friday into early Saturday morning. * WHAT...Snow and wind expected. There is a chance of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches along Highway 2 from West Glacier to Marias Pass. Total snow accumulations of up to 10 inches above the pass, with locally higher amounts possible in the higher peaks. Wind gusts up to 65 mph could cause blowing and drifting of snow and decreased visibility to less than one-half mile at times. * WHERE...Glacier National Park, Polebridge, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Bad Rock Canyon. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 2 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. Winter traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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Weather Topic: What is Snow?
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Snow is precipitation taking the form of ice crystals. Each ice crystal, or snowflake,
has unique characteristics, but all of them grow in a hexagonal structure.
Snowfall can last for sustained periods of time and result in significant buildup
of snow on the ground.
On the earth's surface, snow starts out light and powdery, but as it begins to melt
it tends to become more granular, producing small bits of ice which have the consistency of
sand. After several cycles of melting and freezing, snow can become very dense
and ice-like, commonly known as snow pack.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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