Wind Advisory issued March 8 at 12:07PM MST until March 10 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected in the valleys. Gusts over 60 mph on the higher terrain. The strongest winds are anticipated early Monday morning with a cold front passage. 2 to 4 inches of snow is expected at Lookout Pass with showers briefly heavy. * WHERE...Lower Clark Fork Region. * WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 9 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:15PM MST until March 6 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from around 1 to 3 inches of snow is 70 percent, and moderate impacts from 3 to 6 inches of snow is 30 percent. These higher snow totals will generally be from Tendoy southward on Highway 28. Generally less than an inch of snow for Salmon. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph with some blowing and drifting snow on Highway 28. * WHERE...Salmon, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, and Lemhi Pass. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Thursday.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 1:22AM MST until March 4 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow. Likelihood of developing or ongoing minor impacts from snow is up to 90 percent. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches and refreeze of wet roads. * WHERE...MacDonald Pass, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Georgetown Lake, Homestake Pass, and Butte. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute, especially over higher passes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 25 at 3:57AM MST until February 25 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow. Above 3500 feet, likelihood of minor to moderate impacts from around 1 to 3 inches of snow is 100 percent, and 3 to 6 inches of snow is 70 percent. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph. From Elk City to Dixie, expect 1 to 2 inches of snow. * WHERE...Elk City, Dixie, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * 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 morning and evening commutes, especially
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 24 at 12:54PM MST until February 25 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is up to 60 percent. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Butte, Homestake Pass, MacDonald Pass, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, and Georgetown Lake. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will bring an intense band of snow and gusty winds after midnight.
Avalanche Warning issued February 24 at 6:19AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
AVWMSO The following message is transmitted at the request of Flathead Avalanche Center Hungry Horse MT. ...AVALANCHE WARNING ISSUED BY THE FLATHEAD AVALANCHE CENTER... 06:00 MST Mon Feb 24 2025 The Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Missoula MT - MTZ001 (MTZ001)...MTZ002 (MTZ002) * WHAT...Dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the wake of rain, heavy snowfall, and gale force winds. * WHERE...All elevations of the Whitefish, Apgar, Swan, and Flathead mountain ranges, and portions of Glacier National Park (the McDonald Valley and peaks near Marias Pass). * WHEN...In effect from
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 24 at 12:54PM MST until February 25 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Above 3500 feet, likelihood of minor to moderate impacts from around 1 to 3 inches of snow is 100 percent, and 3 to 6 inches of snow is 70 percent. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will bring an intense band of snow and gusty winds
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 8:20PM MST until February 24 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow above 6000 feet. Likelihood of developing or ongoing minor to moderate impacts from around 1 to 3 inches of snow is 90 percent, and 3 to 6 inches of snow across Lost Trail Pass. * WHERE...Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Bannock Pass, and Lemhi Pass. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. Winter traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute, especially over higher passes.
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 23 at 3:48AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
ESFMSO Where: Powell, Deer Lodge, and Silver Bow Counties in Montana and Lemhi County in Idaho. What: A significant warm up will continue through Monday, February 24. High temperatures will reach into the 40s, with overnight temperatures near or above freezing. Rapid lowland snowmelt will lead to ponding of water in low lying areas, especially in areas of poor drainage and/or in basements/crawlspaces. Ice jam releases are also a concern on small streams and/or creeks, and may lead to localized flooding. Rain showers will bring precipitation totals up to 0.20 inches across valley areas Sunday into Monday, with upwards of
Flood Watch issued February 23 at 3:45AM MST until February 24 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and/or snowmelt and/or ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Clearwater and Idaho Counties in Idaho. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Runoff will increase the risk for rock and mudslides below steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river will bring a significant warm up along with widespread rain through Monday, February 24. High temperatures will reach into the upper