Unseasonal Winter Storm Warnings Issued for Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming Mountains

Despite it being late June, the National Weather Service has issued unusual winter storm warnings for snow in higher elevations across parts of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Heavy wet snow, with accumulations up to 4 to 12 inches in the highest peaks, is expected. This wet snow may lead to downed trees and blocked forest roadways. Yellowstone National Park is also experiencing snow. This phenomenon is occurring simultaneously with a significant heatwave in the eastern U.S.