Heavy Snow Across the Northern Plains and Great Lakes; Strong Winds for the East

Travel conditions will be challenging across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and east coast through Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Heavy snow, blizzard conditions, for the upper Midwest and Great Lakes region through Thanksgiving to be followed by another strong storm for the Plains, Great Lakes and Northeast this weekend. Strong winds are expected with these systems adding to travel difficulties Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 2:50:44 pm MST

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Thursday: Areas of Freezing Rain and Snow

If you are hitting the road for the holiday, here is what you need to know about the weather across Western Montana and North Central Idaho this week. Thanksgiving Day (Thursday) Mainly unsettled with a slight chance of a wintry mix, including isolated pockets of freezing rain. Round 2: The "Return Trip" (Friday - Saturday) This is the big one. An Arctic Front arrives late Thursday. Thursday night through Friday: Temperatures will crash. Wet roads could "flash freeze" into black ice. The Weekend: Widespread light snow and the coldest air of the season so far. Travel Tips: ✅ Check road conditions at 511 before you go. ✅ Pack an emergency kit (blankets, water, flashlight). ✅ Allow extra time for travel

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Heavy Snow Across the Northern Plains and Great Lakes; Strong Winds for the East

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