IMPORTANT:10″ New Snow Could Pummel Glacier National Park

It happens, but it's rare. Up to 10 inches of snow could blanket Glacier National Park and the surrounding area by Wednesday evening. This winter weather in August could be a problem for the late tourist season travel plans.

Even though many schools are back in session and 'family' vacations are tapering off, Montana tourist season lasts well into September. Montana's most popular areas (like Glacier National Park) are still very busy.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET

• WHAT...Snow expected above 5000 feet.
• Likelihood of moderate impacts from 3 to 6 inches of snow is greater than 90 percent, and up to a 40 percent chance of isolated major impacts from 6 to 10 inches or more of snow.
• WHERE...Glacier National Park higher elevations including upper reaches of Going-to-the-Sun Road and Logan Pass and Marias Pass on US Highway 2.
• WHERE...Mission and Swan Mountains within the Potomac/Seeley Lake Region
• WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM Wednesday.
• IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.
• PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Outdoor recreationalists should be prepared for winter conditions.
• Snowfall could impact roads and cold temperatures may result in hypothermia.
• Slow down and use caution while traveling.
• The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Winter Weather Advisory will be issued for any amount of freezing rain, or when 2 to 4 inches of snow (alone or in combination with sleet and freezing rain), is expected to cause a significant inconvenience, but not serious enough to warrant a warning.