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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
233 PM MDT Tue Apr 15 2025

MTZ001-170000-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0029.250416T1800Z-250417T0000Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
233 PM MDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY
ABOVE 3000FT...

* WHAT...Snow expected Above 3000ft. Likelihood of minor to moderate
  impacts from around 1 to 3 inches of snow is 80 percent, and 3 to
  6 inches of snow is 30 percent. Wind may gust to 35 mph out of the
  north and east. Visibilities may be reduced at times due to
  blowing snow.

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

* WHEN...From noon to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences
  to normal activities. Use caution while driving. For MODERATE
  impacts from snow, 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 Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-170600-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0029.250416T1800Z-250417T0600Z/
West Glacier Region-
233 PM MDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow 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 50 percent. Wind may gust to 45 mph, or greater, out of
  the north and east. Visibilities may be significantly reduced at
  times due to blowing snow.

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

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...For MODERATE impacts from snow, 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 Wednesday
  evening commute, especially over higher passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A rapid drop in temperatures during the
  afternoon may cause wet roadways to rapidly freeze.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ006-171500-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0029.250417T0000Z-250417T1500Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
233 PM MDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow 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 30 percent. Wind may gust to 40 mph, or greater, out of
  the north and east. Visibilities may be reduced at times due to
  blowing snow.

* WHERE...Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass and Lolo Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 9 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences
  to normal activities. Use caution while driving. For MODERATE
  impacts from snow, 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 Thursday morning 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.

&&

$$

MTZ007-171500-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0029.250417T0000Z-250417T1500Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
233 PM MDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow 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 50 percent. Wind may gust to 50 mph, or greater, out of
  the north and east. Visibilities may be significantly reduced at
  times due to blowing snow.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 9 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences
  to normal activities. Use caution while driving. For MODERATE
  impacts from snow, 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 Thursday morning commute,
  especially over higher passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A rapid drop in temperatures during the
  evening may cause wet roadways to rapidly freeze.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ043-171500-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0029.250417T0000Z-250417T1500Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
233 PM MDT Tue Apr 15 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor to moderate impacts from
  around 1 to 3 inches of snow is 80 percent, and 3 to 6 inches of
  snow is 40 percent.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 9 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences
  to normal activities. Use caution while driving. For MODERATE
  impacts from snow, 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 Thursday morning 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.

&&

$$