...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible with gusty north winds developing Thursday night through Friday morning. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. * WHERE...A portion of north central Montana. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is expected to develop Thursday afternoon and intensify overnight before tapering off Friday afternoon. Gusty north winds developing late Thursday night through Friday morning could create areas of blowing and drifting snow. The most impactful period of winter weather is likely early Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Remember, a Winter Storm Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the watch period. &&
