MISSOULA — Happy Monday!
As March comes to an end and we head into April, we have an active weather pattern moving in for western Montana.
A low pressure system is currently spinning out in the Pacific Ocean and will bring in moisture from now through about Thursday.
Watch the forecast:
Valley impacts will remain minimal with temperatures in the upper 40°s and low 50°s. We may get a mixture of snow and rain off and on until Friday. When precipitation isn't falling, expect mostly cloudy skies.
Mountain passes will likely see the most snow though. As a result, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Bitterroot and Sapphire ranges and for Granite County.
Areas like Homestake and Bozeman passes are under a Winter Storm Warning.
These advisories/warnings begin tonight at 6 PM and expire at 12 PM tomorrow.
One uncertainty with this weather is the track of the low pressure. Right now, the track would lead to some wrap-around moisture and heavily hit SW Montana (hence, the advisories/warnings).
However, if the track changes at all, this could mean some good snow for places like the Seeley/Swan Lake areas and Northwest Montana.
Continue to keep an eye on the forecast this week until Friday. By the weekend, warmer temperatures and sunshine will make a comeback!
Watch the 24/7 StormTracker Weather stream below:
