BUTTE, Mont. (NMB) – The Montana National Weather Service is forecasting a winter storm that will bring more than a foot of snowfall to parts of northcentral Montana through Thursday night.
The storm is expected to include heavy snowfall in some areas and blowing snow. Significant snow, from eight to eighteen inches, is forecast for several areas like Augusta, Conrad, and Choteau.
NorthWestern Energy reminds customers to make sure natural gas meters, as well as furnace and appliance vents, are free from snow and ice. Blocked vents could result in a loss of heat or a buildup of deadly carbon monoxide in homes and other structures. Some furnace vents may be located on the roof.
Some other winter storm safety tips include only using non-electric, unvented space heaters in well-ventilated areas; never plug a generator directly into your home’s electrical wiring; turn off appliances you were using when the power went off; stock up on non-perishable foods, heating fuel and medications; have a flashlight, a battery-powered radio and fresh batteries handy; prepare older family members, friends or neighbors who live alone for the weather; and don’t take the risk of going into bad weather.
