Late Winter Advisory Issued for Montana as 2 Inches of Snow and Wind Gusts Hit 5 Counties

As heat advisories and tornado watches dominate forecasts across much of the United States, Montana’s Beartooth Highway is seeing snow and wind gusts of up to 55 mph.

The unusual conditions highlight the remarkable elevation-driven weather extremes along the iconic mountain route. Even in midsummer, visitors can encounter winter-like conditions near the summit while lower elevations remain warm and dry, making the Beartooth Highway one of the country’s most meteorologically dynamic roadways.

The Advisory Is Real — and So Is the Snow

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