The storm has resulted in 'heavy, wet snow with accumulation amounts up to three feet in some locations,' according to Governor Steve Bullock.
Montana Governor Steve Bullock issued an emergency order in the state on Sunday due to a severe early winter storm that has already left several feet of snow in some parts of northwest Montana.
"With an unprecedented winter storm throwing our state a surprise in September, state and local governments are working closely together to protect the health and safety of Montanans and our top priority is making sure that happens," Bullock said in a."Montanans should heed all warnings from state and local officials, travel safely, and be cautious during this time."
The storm has resulted in"heavy, wet snow with accumulation amounts up to three feet in some locations," according to Bullock. His emergency order allows Montana officials to utilize all necessary state government services, equipment and suppliers to further the efforts of local governments in protecting the health and safety of citizens in the state.
So far, the weekend storm has hit Cascade, Flathead, Glacier, Lake, Lewis and Clark the hardest, as well as Lincoln, Pondera and Teton counties and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, according toGusty high winds knocked down trees and power lines in northwestern Montana and across the Rocky Mountain Front on Saturday, resulting in road closures, electricity outages and intermittent cell phone service.
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