Weather Alert in Montana
Special Weather Statement issued February 25 at 3:30AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
AREAS AFFECTED: Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Meagher County Valleys; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area; Missouri Headwaters; Gallatin Valley; Northwest Beaverhead County; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft
DESCRIPTION: At 330 AM MST...radar showed showers increasing in coverage across southwest Montana in association with an advancing frontal system. Temperatures are near freezing below 5000 ft where precipitation is mixed but cooling this morning will result in a transition to mostly snow as these showers track across southwest Montana through 7 AM MST. Snow showers will affect areas as far south as Dillon and along the I-90 corridor to Bozeman and Bozeman pass by 6 AM MST. Snow accumulation at elevations below 5000 ft will be minimal, but travelers should expect changing visibility and road conditions in areas affected by these showers. In addition, locally gusty winds near these showers may produce additional visibility reduction.
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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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