MISSOULA — Several bursts of moisture are coming towards Western Montana for the holiday week — just not on Christmas Day.
Much like what we received this morning, there are chances for precipitation in the days ahead. The next round arrives late Tuesday night (Christmas Eve - early Christmas Day).
Unfortunately, the moisture valve turns off by Christmas morning. While this is good for travel in the valleys, mountains will still be slick and slushy throughout the week.
Temperatures are just too warm for any snow to stick at lower elevations, as highs will reach the upper 30s and low 40s every day this week.
Following Christmas Day, we do have a better chance for moderate to heavy precipitation. We will be monitoring conditions closely and we will keep you updated on travel later.
For now, plan on light precipitation with a mostly cloudy Christmas Eve.
