24 Hour – 6″ | 48 Hour – 8″ | Base Depth – 52″

With a short break in the weather today, snowy weather will return in earnest to Big Sky Resort with up to a foot of new forecasted for the higher elevations reports NOAA.

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In the last 48 hours, Big Sky saw 8″ of fresh fall with higher totals on localized leeward facing aspects. That snow was followed by clear skies today.

“Another winter storm will affect the Northern Rockies beginning tonight. Snow is expected to develop across Southern Alberta late this afternoon/early this evening, and then spread southeast into Southwest Montana, especially after the midnight hour tonight. Accumulating snow is expected across the region, with the highest amounts over the mountains of Southwest Montana.” – NWS Great Falls

The snow will return in earnest later this evening as seperate system collides with the mountains of southwest Montana. The heaviest accumulations will happen tomorrow throughout the day.

*First chair on Saturday should be EPIC!

Winter Weather Advisory

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Friday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches in the mountains, are expected.

* WHERE…Madison and Gallatin.

* WHEN…From midnight tonight to midnight MST Friday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

Find up-to-date conditions here: Big Sky Snow Report