MISSOULA — Heavy wet snow blanketed western Montana Saturday morning, causing power outages and reports of downed trees across the area.
The Missoula Fire Department issued a MEANS alert Saturday, asking the public to avoid Pattee Canyon Road between Arnica and Snowshoe Lane due to weather conditions.
Polson Rural Fire District is on scene at Rocky Point Road, where numerous trees have fallen across power lines and roadways. Crews are working to clear the road, and ongoing power outages are expected in the area.
Dangerous snow squalls are possible from noon Saturday through Saturday night as a bitter cold front sweeps through western Montana, according to KPAX meteorologist Erin Yost. Read Erin's forecast here.
Travelers with plans on I-90, US-93, MT-200 or MT-12 should be prepared for sudden, drastic changes in road conditions.
Check for the latest power outages below:
