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Thunderstorms, rain, dangerous winds, and damaging hail are a serious possibility for dozens of counties across Montana on Friday afternoon into Friday night. It's crucial to keep updated on weather updates today, especially if you're traveling on the roads.

June in Montana has always been tricky when it comes to weather. We're expecting up to 6" of fresh snow by Wednesday morning on the Beartooth Pass.

With heavy snow runoff, and additional heavy rain in the weather forecast, south central Montana is under a Flood Watch until Monday afternoon. The Bighorn Canyon, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains and Southern Big Horn areas are under this new Flood Watch.

Another Spring storm will bring fresh snow to most of southern Montana by late Thursday evening, and the HIGHEST mountains could get nearly two feet. Small rural towns such as Pony are forecasted to get 6" of snow, as this latest storm front won't be an even blanket - it will be more hit or miss.

The Spring storm that has brought fresh snow to Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, has brought far more snow than what was originally forecasted. Select mountainous areas in Montana have (or will receive) nearly a foot of fresh snow by Tuesday.

High elevations of Montana's Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains could see a foot or more fresh snow by noon Tuesday. A cold front is moving into the state, and a few mountainous areas could get blanketed in heavy, wet snow.

Drought in Montana is always a serious problem - not just because of wildfire risk during summer months, but because our population continues to rise and everyone needs clean drinking water. This year, there are some real areas of concern.

With significant amounts of rain, slush, and snow falling in many counties of southern Montana - Flooding of creeks, streams, and rivers is now an issue for Monday.

Fort Peck Lake is no stranger to windy days, and Friday will be another day for caution. Boaters should pay extra attention, and be conservative with where they go on Friday. Gusty winds will create dangerous waves for smaller boats.

Lots of mountain snow and gusty winds are going to hit Montana counties after several days of mild, pleasant Spring weather. There will probably be travel advisories in effect for major roadways through Thursday evening.