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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1143 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025

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Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1143 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025 /1043 AM PST Thu Jan 30 2025/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /10 AM PST/ FRIDAY
TO 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
  expected. Likelihood of major impacts from snow and ice is up to
  80 percent. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches and ice
  accumulations around two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high
  as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible.

* WHERE...Dixie, Elk City, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters,
  Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Pierce, Elk River, Lolo Pass, and
  Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 11 AM MST /10 AM PST/
  Friday to 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ Saturday. For the Winter Storm
  Watch, from late Saturday night through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher
  passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lolo Pass could receive 6 to 10 inches of
  total snowfall through Saturday. Snow squalls are possible
  Saturday and could bring low visibility, gusty winds over 35 mph
  and difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

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MTZ001-311845-
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Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
1143 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM MST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
  expected. Likelihood of major impacts from snow and ice is up to
  80 percent. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches and ice
  accumulations around two tenths of an inch. For the Winter Storm
  Watch, heavy snow possible.

* WHERE...Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish, Highway 2 Kalispell to
  Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, and Highway 56 Bull Lake Road.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 11 AM Friday to 5 AM MST
  Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through
  Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage is possible due to the
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher
  passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Yaak, Happy`s Inn to Marion, and Olney could
  receive 2 to 6 inches of total snow through Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MTZ002-311845-
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West Glacier Region-
1143 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM MST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
  expected. Likelihood of major impacts from snow and ice is up to
  80 percent. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches and ice
  accumulations around one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high
  as 45 mph at Marias Pass. For the Winter Storm Watch, blowing and
  drifting snow possible.

* WHERE...Essex, Polebridge, Bad Rock Canyon, Marias Pass, and
  Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 11 AM Friday to 5 AM MST
  Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through
  Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage is possible due to the
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher
  passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow with reduced visibility less
  than one mile is possible at Marias Pass Friday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MTZ003-311845-
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Flathead/Mission Valleys-
1143 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM MST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
  expected. Likelihood of major impacts from snow and ice is up to
  80 percent. Total snow accumulations up to two inches and ice
  accumulations around two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high
  as 35 mph Saturday morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy
  snow, and blowing snow are possible.

* WHERE...Flathead Valley, Polson, Mission Valley, and Flathead Lake.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 11 AM Friday to 5 AM MST
  Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through
  Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher
  passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MTZ004-311845-
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Lower Clark Fork Region-
1143 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 11 AM MST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
  expected. Likelihood of major impacts from snow and ice is up to
  80 percent. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches and ice
  accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high
  as 35 mph Saturday morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy
  snow, blowing snow, and freezing rain are possible.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, I-90 Lookout Pass to
  Haugan, Evaro Hill, and Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 11 AM Friday to 11 AM
  MST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning
  through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the
  ice. Travel could be nearly impossible, especially on side roads.
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute,
  especially over higher passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lookout Pass could receive 6 to 10 inches of
  total snowfall through Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MTZ043-311845-
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Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1143 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 PM MST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation
  expected. Likelihood of minor to moderate impacts from around 1 to
  3 inches of snow is 90 percent, and 3 to 6 inches of snow is 10
  percent. Ice accumulations less than one tenth of an inch. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow,
  blowing snow, and freezing rain are possible.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, I-90 East Missoula to
  Bearmouth, and Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 11 AM Friday to 5 PM
  MST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning
  through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially during the
  Friday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow squalls are possible Saturday and
  could bring very low visibility, strong gusty winds over 35 mph,
  and difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

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Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
1143 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 5 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Likelihood of minor to
  moderate impacts from around 1 to 3 inches of snow is 60 percent,
  and 3 to 6 inches of snow is less than 10 percent. Likelihood of
  major impacts from 6 to 10 inches of snow at Lost Trail Pass,
  Gibbonsville and Williams Creek Summit is 60 percent. Ice
  accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph.

* WHERE...Williams Creek Summit, Shoup, Lemhi Pass, Salmon, Bannock
  Pass, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, and Highway 28
  Tendoy to Lone Pine.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 5 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially
  over higher passes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow squalls are possible Saturday and
  could bring brief periods of very low visibility, strong gusty
  winds over 35 mph, and difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ007-311845-
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Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1143 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 5 PM MST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation
  expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is up to 60
  percent. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches and ice
  accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55
  mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow, blowing snow, and
  freezing rain are possible.

* WHERE...Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, MacDonald Pass, Homestake
  Pass, Georgetown Lake, and Butte.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM Friday to 5 PM
  MST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning
  through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially during the
  Friday evening commute. Strong westerly winds could cause tree
  damage and endanger high profile vehicles on Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow squalls are possible Saturday and
  could bring very low visibility, strong gusty winds over 35 mph,
  and difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MTZ005-311845-
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Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
1143 AM MST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 5 PM MST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation
  expected. Likelihood of minor to moderate impacts from around 1 to
  3 inches of snow is 70 percent, and 3 to 6 inches of snow is less
  than 10 percent. Ice accumulations less than one tenth of an inch.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph on Saturday with showers. For the
  Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow, blowing snow, and freezing rain
  are possible.

* WHERE...Bitterroot Valley and Missoula.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM Friday to 5 PM
  MST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning
  through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow squalls are possible Saturday and
  could bring brief periods of very low visibility, strong gusty
  winds over 35 mph, and difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

IDZ007-311845-
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Orofino/Grangeville Region-
1043 AM PST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Likelihood of minor to
  moderate impacts from around 1 to 3 inches of snow is 80 percent.
  Ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as
  high as 55 mph in the Camas Prairie during the day Friday.

* WHERE...Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer Grade.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially
  over higher passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$