It's Coming

WARMER, WETTER, DEEPER.

Snow Piling Up Slowly

we're pleased

West Yellowstone: 11:50 PM, February 20, 2012.

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.. Better late than never!! Went to bed with a gentle snow falling. Woke up to 5 inches of warm, soft, glorious powder. More on the way.

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Winter Storm Warning

Statement as of 3:47 AM MST on February 21, 2012

... Winter Storm Warning in effect until 5 am MST Thursday for

elevations above 6000 feet...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Winter

Storm Warning for elevations above 6000 feet for heavy snow and

blowing snow... which is in effect until 5 am MST Thursday.

* Timing and main impact: widespread snow... heavy at times... will

combine with strong winds at the higher elevations to create

dangerous conditions in the mountains and passes of southwest

Montana.

* Snow accumulations: total snow accumulations of one to two feet

are expected in the mountains. Higher southwest valleys...

including the West Yellowstone area could see 8 to 15 inches of

accumulation.

* Winds and visibility: strong winds in the mountains will cause

blowing snow with visibility reduced below one quarter of a

mile at times.

* Elevations: for elevations above 6000 feet.

* Other impacts: roadways will become snow covered and slick

causing hazardous driving conditions. Mountain recreation will

become dangerous.

* Locations affected include: Battle Ridge Pass... Targhee Pass...

West Yellowstone... Raynolds Pass.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather

conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow

are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an

emergency. If you must... keep an extra flashlight... food... and

water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.