Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Missoula, MT
Issued by NWS Missoula, MT
352 WWUS45 KMSO 261833 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 1133 AM MST Wed Nov 26 2025 IDZ006-MTZ001-004>006-271845- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0044.251128T0600Z-251129T0000Z/ Southern Clearwater Mountains-Kootenai/Cabinet Region-Lower Clark Fork Region-Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains- 1133 AM MST Wed Nov 26 2025 /1033 AM PST Wed Nov 26 2025/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST /10 PM PST/ THURSDAY TO 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Strong winds and snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Rapid drop in temperatures could quickly freeze road surfaces. * WHERE...In IDAHO, Southern Clearwater Mountains. In MONTANA, Kootenai/Cabinet Region, Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, Lower Clark Fork Region, and Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST /10 PM PST/ Thursday to 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes, 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. && $$ MTZ003-007-043-271845- /O.EXB.KMSO.WS.A.0009.251128T0600Z-251128T2100Z/ Flathead/Mission Valleys-Butte/Blackfoot Region-Potomac/Seeley Lake Region- 1133 AM MST Wed Nov 26 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Strong winds and heavy snow possible. There is a chance of moderate to major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Rapid drop in temperatures could quickly freeze road surfaces. * WHERE...MacDonald Pass, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, Butte, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, Polson, Georgetown Lake, and Flathead Lake. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute, especially over higher passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MTZ002-271845- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0009.251128T0000Z-251128T2100Z/ West Glacier Region- 1133 AM MST Wed Nov 26 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Strong winds and heavy snow possible. There is a chance of moderate to major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 11 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Rapid drop in temperatures could quickly freeze road surfaces. * WHERE...Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Essex, Bad Rock Canyon, Marias Pass, Glacier National Park, and Polebridge. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes, especially over higher passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$