Meteorologist Bob Nestor said up to to five more inches of snow are expected on New Year's Day, and following that, a bitter cold front will descend on the area
Another round of snow and wind is headed for Gallatin and Madison counties. Tuesday morning could be snowy but more concerning is possible gusty winds shifty the snow that has ALREADY fallen.
Many in Missoula remember the epic snowfall of 1996, when, for an eight day period, there were over 17 inches of snow on the ground, however, the last 36 hours around Christmas came pretty close.
The National Weather Service has issued a 'Winter Storm Warning' for all of western Montana, due to the joining of a moist system and an arctic cold front, accompanied by strong winds.
Cold temperatures, some snow and more wind are going to affect most of Montana through Monday. Great Falls and Helena are both under Advisories with more Warnings and Advisories expected.
While Mom and Dad are busy shoveling and blowing the recent snow off the porch and driveway, kids are out having fun sledding and playing in the white stuff.
Missoula had a small taste of snow on Sunday night into Monday, but the National Weather Service says the valley could get a much larger helping Thursday night into Friday.