Parts of northern Montana are forecasted to experience high winds that are expected to make travel difficult, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS warned in statements issued on Wednesday that high winds can not only worsen road conditions but also move debris, damage property and cause power outages.

The advisories impact large areas of Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Washington, lasting through the end of January.

That's because National Weather Service forecasters say confidence is high for a change to snow, along with freezing rain pushing into West Central Montana to end the week. That means a moderate risk for high impacts extending through the weekend and into early next week.

NBC Montana checked in with state officials to learn about the current ice conditions across Montana.A meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Great

On Thursday at 10:47 a.m. a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 8 p.m. until Saturday 5 p.m. The advisory is for Lower Clark

On Friday at 8:24 a.m. an updated winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until noon. The advisory is for Helena Valley, Meagher County Valleys,

Montana prepares for a strong cold front bringing snow, high winds, and icy roads. Learn how to stay safe and support your community during the storm.

After a brief period of comparably warmer temperatures earlier this week, the forecast for the Magic City calls for lows reaching nearly -10 degrees on Sunday and Monday.

The NWS has warned of possible snow squalls as Arctic air spreads south and east from the Rockies Friday through next week.

Alabama continued to deal with snow on the ground on Thursday, two days after a historic Gulf Coast snowstorm. About 3 inches of snow was left on the ground Thursday morning at the National Weather Service office in Mobile. That’s nothing compared with the 7.5 inches the office had at the peak of the storm on Tuesday.

On Friday at 11:26 a.m. an updated winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 3 p.m. The advisory is for Helena Valley, Meagher County

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