![Summer Snow? NWS Issues Winter Weather Alert for Western Montana](http://townsquare.media/site/108/files/2024/06/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-06-13T150233.423.jpg?w=630&h=420&q=75&w=980&q=75)
Summer Snow? NWS Issues Winter Weather Alert for Western Montana
Born and raised in Montana, I am never surprised by the types of weather we get. It always seems to be between perfect and complete chaos, depending on the time of day. As the old saying goes "If you don't like the weather in Montana, just wait a minute."
![Newstalk KGVO 1290 AM & 98.3 FM logo](https://townsquare.media/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/KGVOAM.png?w=100)
I have memories of summer fun in the mountains. We somehow managed to get to the only snowbank left on the mountain and fill the truck bed with snow. Then get back to the house quickly before the snow melts. That way the family can enjoy a summertime snowball fight.
You may not have to go far to find snow in June. Up to 20 inches of snow is predicted to fall in the mountains in western Montana next week. Snow is expected in lower elevations too.
According to the National Weather Service alert from 6/13/24
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations 1 to 5 inches at Georgetown Lake and Macdonald Pass is possible, with 14 to 20 inches in the highest terrain. * WHERE...Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Butte, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday evening.
I have seen snow fly in Butte in July, so it isn't a huge surprise that we might see snow just days before the first day of summer. The accumulation is what has me baffled. Keep an eye out for trees breaking and power outages if the heavy snow does decide to fall.
5 Winter Terms You Should Know When Living In Montana
Gallery Credit: Megan Shaul
The Best Vehicles For Winter Driving In Montana
Gallery Credit: Derek Wolf
More From Newstalk KGVO 1290 AM & 98.3 FM
![See Best-Selling Missoula Author at Upcoming Event](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2023/11/attachment-Stephanie-Land-Missoula-Public-Library.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Military Appreciation Week Events at the University of Montana](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2023/11/attachment-featured-image-2023-11-02T164152.796.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Missoula Woman Brings Drugs to Her Probation Check-In](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2023/11/attachment-featured-image-2023-11-02T161543.318.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![93,000 Montanans Lost Medicaid Coverage During COVID](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2023/11/attachment-RS43175_GettyImages-1127467569-scr1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Montana Motor Vehicle Division is Making Some Big Changes](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2023/11/attachment-RS12356_481010529-scr1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![County delays option, closing date for Marshall Mtn. property](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2023/11/attachment-attachment-marshall-mountain-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Missoula County voices support for marijuana banking act](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2023/11/attachment-attachment-marijuana.jpg?w=980&q=75)