HELENA — Many Montanans will be traveling over the passes this week, but in the coming days, there may be a lot more snow and ice both at these higher altitudes and down in the valleys. The Montana Department of Transportation is preparing to keep everyone safe on the road.

“Plows are going to be very busy,” said MTN meteorologist Joey Biancone.

MDT says their crews statewide are ready to tackle any storm that shows up.

“Our de-icing tanks are full, our equipment is in good operational shape, our plow trucks are all mounted up, and our drivers are all trained up and ready to roll,” said MDT maintenance administrator Steve Felix.

Those de-icing tanks will be put to good use, according to MTN meteorologist Joey Biancone.

“Lower elevations could get several inches of snow through the nex

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