Although the calendar indicates a summer date, it appears that the weather has not been informed, as forecasters are announcing a “winter storm” for certain regions even though it is only mid-June.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a “winter storm warning” for portions of Montana and Idaho on Monday. The NWS also released a map indicating the affected areas. The experts warned of the potential for power outages and the perils for driving, stating that up to 15 inches of snow might fall in certain locations over night.
This occurs in the midst of an incredibly varied weather pattern, where some regions of the nation are experiencing heat waves while others are being devastated by severe flooding. Climate change experts worry that extreme weather occurrences will become more common.
The NWS issued a warning for a large region that included both Montana and Idaho, with higher elevations expected to see the brunt of the storm.
The map, which you can see below, showed towns in Idaho as far west as Lowell and Riggins. (The areas under the Winter Storm Warning are indicated in pink.) The affected areas in Montana are Seeley Lake, Drummond, and Sula.
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For the Southern Clearwater and Bitterroot Mountains, which includes Elk City, Red River Hot Springs, Dixie, and Lolo Pass, up to 6 inches of snow were predicted, and up to “15 inches expected in the higher terrain including Nez Perce Pass.”
Additional snowfall of up to 15 inches is “possible for the higher terrain in the Sapphire and Bitterroot ranges including Skalkaho Pass and Lost Trail Pass,” according to the forecasters.
One warning mentions “snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches Butte to Anaconda, 2 to 5 inches at Ovando, Georgetown Lake, Macdonald Pass, and Homestake Pass.” It is in force from midnight on Sunday until six a.m. on Tuesday. 5 to 14 inches in the altitude.
Locals are further cautioned that “backcountry travel will be very difficult.” Power outages and broken branches could result from snow accumulation on trees.In case of an emergency, carry extra food, water, a saw, and a flashlight in your car if you have to go.
You can dial 5 1 1 to get the most recent traffic conditions for the state you are calling from.”
An additional winter storm warning was sent out, advising travelers traveling “I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, and Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon” to prepare for “1 to 4 inches in the valleys, 6 to 10 inches in the higher elevations.”
For the most recent information, local residents should keep an eye on their weather reports.
