Weather Alert in Montana
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 31 at 8:34PM MDT until April 1 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
AREAS AFFECTED: Northern Big Horn; Southern Rosebud; Southern Big Horn; Southeastern Carbon; Bighorn Canyon; Southwestern Yellowstone
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected, including pockets of freezing rain. Total snow accumulations less than 1 inch. Total ice accumulations of a few hundredths possible. The greatest ice accumulations are forecast along Highway 310 through Belfry as well as along I-90 south and east of Billings. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Montana. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be impacted by poor visibility and slick or slushy conditions on roads. This includes I-90 from Crow Agency to Sheridan, and US-212 over Lame Deer Divide. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Potentially heavier ice accumulations are most likely along I-90 southeast of Billings, especially from Hardin to the Wyoming border.
INSTRUCTION: YtSlow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.
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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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