Weather Alert in Montana
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:49PM MST until February 19 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
AREAS AFFECTED: West Glacier Region
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow and cold temperatures. There is a likelihood of ongoing minor winter weather impacts. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Glacier National Park, Marias Pass, Essex, Polebridge, and Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities.Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northeast winds between 15 and 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph starting Tuesday night will generate bitterly cold wind chill temperatures as cold as 30 below zero. Any exposed skin could become frostbitten within 30 minutes in these conditions. Newborn livestock may be stressed. While northeast winds will lessen somewhat Wednesday night, wind chill temperatures near 20 below zero are possible.
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 Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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