June Snow: Winter Storm on Tap in Montana As Summer Approaches

Winter just won't quit, even as summer is right around the corner. Cool, huh?

A winter storm is approaching parts of Montana, and heavy snow is expected midweek along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Winds will gust up to 30 mph and visibility may be less than half a mile at times. 

Winter Alerts

This return of winter is due to an upper-level low that will push into the Pacific Northwest bringing colder temperatures and periods of rain and snow. Snow levels will drop to 6,000 feet Tuesday night and Wednesday where winter storm watches have been posted. Closer to pass level, look for a mix of rain and snow, with no accumulation expected. But if you have an early summer vacation planned for Glacier National Park, remember to bring your snow gear as more than a foot of snow is not out of the question.

(MORE: Glacier National Park Forecast)

Plow crews began the process of digging out Logan Pass in Montana last week, and they hope to have the Sun Road open to Logan Pass sometime after June 20. Conditions across the region will improve this weekend. Temperatures will climb into the 70s with mostly sunny skies.  

website: http://www.weather.com/safety/winter/montana-snow-june-20140616