Weather Wise: Seasonal Roads
The usual opening for the Beartooth Highway is the Friday before Memorial Day. This year's plans changed when a major spring storm rolled through the region, dumping feet of snow in some areas.
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The usual opening for the Beartooth Highway is the Friday before Memorial Day. This year's plans changed when a major spring storm rolled through the region, dumping feet of snow in some areas.
The alpine portion of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park usually opens in late June and closes in early October.
Flooding concerns rise in Montana as spring rain and snowmelt threaten mountain streams and flatland rivers. More heavy snow expected to worsen flooding situation.
Rain and snow continue to fall this afternoon and evening across the state. Multiple Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for most locations in southwest Montana.
Snow accumulations of up to 2 feet could be seen in Montana and Wyoming, with wind gusts reaching 35 mph.