Betty Whiteout and fellow plows around the state are out tackling changing road conditions caused by a combination of snow and wind! Make sure to give them plenty of room to work and stay back at least 5 car lengths. #DontCrowdThePlow and always check MDT 511 for current conditions, closures, incidents, and more: 511mt.net | Montana Department of Transportation

Check out this video of the Montana Department of Transportation clearing snow on Beartooth Highway. Thanks to MDT for the video. Send us your photos and videos: NBCMontana.com/ChimeIn | NBC Montana

Flashing Green Means Snowplow Safety ❄️💚🧡 On Montana highways, alternating flashing green and amber lights mean one thing: a state or government snowplow is working to keep the roads safe. Under state law, only Government snowplows may use flashing green lights on Montana roadways. When you see a snowplow with flashing green lights: ❄️Slow down ❄️Give them space ❄️Never crowd the plow ❄️Stay back and stay alive Our snowplow operators are out in the worst conditions so you can get home safely.

What is the best part of your trip wasn’t the destination, but the stretch of road in between? Highway, 287 serves as a major travel corridor through Southwest Montana, connecting Yellowstone National Park in Montana’s capital city, Helena. Why not enjoy the road trip and make a few stops along the way? #montana #roadtrip #scenicroute #explore #travel | Southwest Montana

In honor of the #BeartoothHighway opening week, we share with you a virtual partial drive up the scenic highway taken by one of our drone pilots a few weeks ago. It doesn't go quite to the top because our crews were still working, but you can feel the winding curves and see the beautiful views! *Note: while the opening of the Beartooth Highway is scheduled for tomorrow (5/27), weather has been known to cause intermittent closures/delays. Please check the MDT 511 map/app for the most current upda