Freezing rain makes for treacherous driving, especially on Highway 2 near Marias Pass
Hungry Horse News | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 years AGO
Freezing rain overnight has resulted in treacherous driving conditions. Many side streets in Columbia Falls and other towns up the line are ice-covered.
U.S. Highway 2 from the Bad Rock Canyon to Marias Pass is ice-covered in places, particularly the closer one gets to the pass.
Chains are required for towed units.
The weather this weekend is calling for a continued mix of rain and snow, with a few inches of snow at pass levels today, while the valleys see a rain-snow mix.
Next week is also expected to be wet with a chance of rain and snow everyday.
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