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Avalanche Watch issued March 21 at 7:35AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

AVAMSO The following message is transmitted at the request of Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center Sandpoint ID. ...AVALANCHE WATCH ISSUED BY THE IDAHO PANHANDLE AVALANCHE CENTER... 06:00 PDT Fri Mar 21 2025 The Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center in Sandpoint has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Missoula MT - MTZ001 (MTZ001) NWS Spokane WA - ID 017 (Bonner County)...ID 021 (Boundary County)...ID 079 (Shoshone County) * WHAT...An Avalanche Watch is in effect from Friday 6 AM PST to Saturday 6 AM PST. Very dangerous avalanche conditions are likely to develop by Saturday morning and raise the danger
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Winter Storm Warning issued March 21 at 2:59AM MDT until March 22 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Likelihood of major impacts from snow is up to 80 percent. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MAJOR impacts from snow, 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of intense snowfall rates and strong winds will accompany a cold
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Winter Weather Advisory issued March 21 at 2:59AM MDT until March 22 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of moderate impacts from snow is greater than 80 percent. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Below 4000 feet, a trace to 1 inch of snow will be possible, especially on un-paved surfaces. * WHERE...In IDAHO, Eastern Lemhi County, Northern Clearwater Mountains, and Southern Clearwater Mountains. In MONTANA, West Glacier Region and Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /5 PM PDT/ this evening to noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE impacts from snow, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling
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Winter Weather Advisory issued March 20 at 9:56AM MDT until March 22 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is greater than 60-90 percent. Total snow accumulations up to 7-14 inches above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Below 4000 feet, a trace to 1 inch of snow will be possible, especially on un-paved surfaces. * WHERE...In IDAHO, Eastern Lemhi County, Northern Clearwater Mountains, and Southern Clearwater Mountains. In MONTANA, West Glacier Region, Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, and Lower Clark Fork Region. MOUNTAIN PASS impacts likely to Lookout, Marias, Lolo, and Lost Trail passes. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /5 PM PDT/ Friday to noon MDT /11 AM PDT/
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Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 1:53PM MDT until March 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow Above 3500ft. Likelihood of developing or ongoing minor impacts from snow is greater than 90 percent. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, Elk City, Dixie, Elk River, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute, especially over higher passes.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 3:40AM MDT until March 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor to moderate impacts from snow is greater than 90 percent. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan, and Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 3:40AM MDT until March 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow expected Above 3500ft. Likelihood of minor to moderate impacts from snow is greater than 90 percent. Total snow accumulations 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Dixie, Elk River, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Pierce, and Elk City. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued March 14 at 11:45AM MDT until March 15 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor to moderate impacts from up to 2 inches of snow is 70 percent. * WHERE...Polson, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Flathead Lake. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. Winter traveling conditions.