ESSEX, Mont. – For those who are looking forward to cold weather, winter is almost here as Montana and Wyoming became home to the first Winter Storm Watch of the season Thursday.

It's the first one in Montana since June 22, 2025.

The watch includes the higher elevations of Glacier National Park and also stretches down into West Yellowstone, Montana.

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In Wyoming, the watch covers higher elevations along the northern tier of the state.

As the cooler winter air moves into the Rocky Mountains with lingering moisture, snow is likely to hit the high peaks of southern Montana and northern Wyoming.

Snow levels will be above 9,500 feet Friday, falling to 7,500 - 8,500 feet by Saturday, with a possible accumulation of several inches to start the weekend.

Officials warn

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