National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists warned drivers in Montana to travel with caution as an approaching snowstorm is expected to dump up to 3 inches of snow on the scenic Beartooth Highway.

Why It Matters

Numerous NWS offices across the U.S. have issued cold-weather-related advisories in the past few weeks as the season begins to transition to fall. These mostly include frost advisories and, in some cases, freeze warnings .

The Beartooth Highway is a popular scenic drive in Montana and Wyoming. The scenic route typically closes for the season in mid-October due to its high elevation, which exposes it to dangerous winter weather conditions.

What To Know

The NWS office in Billings, Montana, issued a winter weather advisory at 1:22 a.m. local time on Tuesday morning, warning

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