Wild weather is around the corner with the arrival of an incredibly strong cold front. There are so many statistics to describe how drastic these temperature plummets will be, as well as how many inches of snow will fall, but let’s go through the basics of the forecast first!

A winter storm watch has been issued for parts of Montana for Labor Day. Snow levels will drop to 6,000 feet, meaning it will be snowing above that level and possibly a rain/snow mix below that elevation. Six inches of snow or more are forecast at this time.

The strong cold front will arrive Labor Day in Montana. It will push a surge of cold air into the Dakotas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado and Kansas through Tuesday.

Temperatures will be as cold as -40 degrees to average! For instance, the average high temperature in the Denver area is in the low 80’s and the going forecast is for maybe low 40’s at best on Tuesday!

Significantly colder air will kill unprotected plants and crops. This may also put a big dent in the fall foliage season, killing any living leaves. Meanwhile snowfall will be possible, even several inches in some areas!

The snowfall will be mainly confined to trees, grassy surfaces, elevated surfaces, and the mountainous locations.

This will be an historic event, from the record heat prior to the cold front to the record cold after the front. Please stay with us as we bring you more details regarding the storm.