Local area avoids winter warnings

Hill, Blaine and Liberty counties are clear of weather advisories for the moment, but the counties surrounding them around the state are expecting winter weather.

Havre is forecast to have snow showers of less than one inch today with a high of 35 degrees and a low of 21 degrees. For Christmas, Havreites can expect a chance of morning snow, partly cloudy skies with a high of 24 degrees and a low of 14 degrees.

Those traveling to Great Falls can expect an 80 percent chance of snow in the day with a 100 percent chance at night. Christmas day is also expected to see 100 percent chance of snow. The high for Christmas day in Great Falls is 22.

With weather advisories around the area, those traveling for the holidays are urged to take precautions. For those staying in the area, safer conditions can be expected, according to forecasts.