Winter Storm Alert: Heavy Snowfall Expected in Northwestern US and Northern Rockies

The first major snowstorm of the season is expected to hit the northern Rockies, northern Plains, and parts of the Pacific Northwest, potentially causing travel delays. Winter Storm Warnings, Watches, and Advisories are in place for several states, with snowfall amounts ranging from several inches to locally 1 to 2 feet in higher terrain areas. The storm will begin in the Pacific Northwest and move into Montana and North Dakota, with heavy snowfall expected. Motorists are advised to prepare for winter driving conditions, and temperatures will drop significantly with arctic air moving in. The snow cover may persist through Halloween weekend, with below-freezing temperatures expected.