Winter Storm Alert: Heavy Snowfall Expected Across Mountain West and Northern Tier of US

The first winter storm of the season is expected to bring heavy snowfall to the Pacific Northwest, Northern Rockies, and North Dakota, with some mountain locations receiving 1 to 2 feet of snow. Multiple waves of heavy snow and dangerous road conditions are anticipated, along with plummeting temperatures. Winter storm warnings and watches have been issued across the region, with snowfall rates likely to produce difficult travel conditions and poor visibility. Another surge of cold air is forecasted to arrive in the Northern Plains, potentially reaching as far south as Texas by Halloween. The cold air threatens to damage crops and stress livestock.