Winter Storm Targets Northwestern US and Northern Plains in Early Season Blast

The northwestern US and parts of the Northern Plains are bracing for the first significant snowstorm of the season, with high elevation areas expected to receive over a foot of snow. A surge of cold air and moisture will spread across Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and the Cascades, leading to disruptive snow and tricky travel conditions. Temperatures will plummet, causing frigid conditions and heavy snowfall. While the highest elevations will see the most significant snowfall, low elevation areas in Washington, Montana, and South Dakota will also be affected. The storm will eventually move eastward, burying parts of South Dakota in over a foot of heavy snow. Melting and refreezing may lead to treacherous ice formation. The snowfall is expected to taper off by Friday.