A strong winter system is moving in tonight and will impact much of the area through Saturday morning. A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect from 5 PM Thursday to 8 PM Friday for south-central and southeast Montana, including Bill ings, Big Timber, Columbus, Hardin, Crow Agency, Lame Deer, Ashland, Lodge Grass, Laurel, Absarokee, Park City, and surrounding communities. Snow totals of 49 inches are expected, with the highest amounts north and east of Columbus, while winds up to 35 mph will reduce visibility and make travel hazardous.Meanwhile, a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect from 5 PM Thursday to 5 AM Friday, calling for up to 1 inch of snow with winds up to 30 mph. A WINTER STORM WATCH is also in effect late Thursday through Saturday morning, with an additional 59 inches of snow possible.Based on current projections, snow totals could reach: Billings 411", Livingston 0T, Miles City 210", Sheridan 15", Red Lodge 0.54", Big Timber 18", Alzada 39", Baker 17", Broadus 28", Columbus 18", Cooke City 213", Crow Agency 612", Ekalaka 18", Gardiner 0", Harlowton 410", Hysham 410", Lame Deer 512", Lodge Grass 410", Roundup 310".These totals could still change, but confidence is high that significant snow will impact travel and daily activities. Stay weather-aware, prepare for slick roads, and stay safe over the next few days!Temperatures on Friday and Saturday will be much colder, mostly in the single digits and teens. Foothill highs are currently expected to be warmer in the 30s and 40s, although some models push cold air farther west, so temps could turn colder.By Sunday into early next week, ridging builds in and we warm and dry out again.Miller RobsonQ2 Morning [email protected] ...read more read less