This morning atop Jackson Hole Mountain Resort | Cover Photo: NOAA
  • Beartooth pass closed today due to “blowing and drifting” snow and “black ice”

A second winter weather system is moving into the northern rockies today and areas of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming could see anywhere between 10″-24″ by Saturday morning reports NOAA.

Related: Lucky Montana Residents Score First Powder Turns Of The Season [Photos]

Montana skiers are already making turns and this second storm might allow Wyoming and Idaho residents to join the powder party. Right now, the storm’s focus seems to be on Cooke City.

“Mountain snow will be an issue for the next several days. Another frontal system moves in on Thursday and will bring more widespread mountain snow and rain showers.”NWS Riverton, Wyoming

Look for the Tetons and Gros Ventre ranges in Wyoming to also see significant snowfall. As far as Idaho is concerned, models are showing that the areas northeast of Sun Valley should see the biggest accumulations.

Photo: NWS Missoula

Sun Valley, Idaho

Jackson Hole, Wyoming:

Cooke City, Montana:

Winter Weather Advisory [Jackson Hole]

…Wet snow coming to western and northern mountains of Wyoming above 8500 feet this morning through this evening…

A cold wet pacific low pressure trough and associated cold front will bring snowfall to the western and northern mountains of Wyoming today. The heavier snowfall is expected above 8500 feet where 4 to 10 inches of snow can be expected through 9 pm mdt this evening. Snowfall from 7500 to 8500 feet is expected to be from 2 to 5 inches. Additionally, strong gusty west winds are also expected.

Photo: NWS Riverton

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING…

* TIMING…Snow will become widespread across Yellowstone National Park. Periods of wet snow will bring accumulations of 4 to 10 inches above 8500 feet with snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches from 7500 to 8500 feet. Snowfall will taper off by 9 pm mdt this evening. Strong gusty west winds are also expected on the passes and higher ridges.

* MAIN IMPACT…Snow and wind may make travel difficult above 8500 feet.

* OTHER IMPACTS…Campers should be prepared for cold snowy and windy conditions.

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