Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow and High Winds to Six States

Meteorologists forecast a winter storm affecting six states starting Sunday night, where dropping temperatures will convert widespread precipitation into several inches of heavier snow through Monday. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for mountainous areas in Montana and Wyoming by the National Weather Service, projecting strong winds up to 50 mph and potential accumulations reaching eight inches. Meanwhile, western South Dakota faces a First Alert Weather Day with possible wind gusts between 60 and 65 mph alongside heavy rain and fog that may reduce visibility to nearly zero near Ekalaka, Montana.