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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Missoula, MT

January 9, 20136 counties in Montana

NWS Missoula, MT issued this winter storm warning at Jan 9, 2013, 12:53 PM MST for 6 counties in Montana. It took effect at Jan 10, 2013, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 28 hr. 16 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 9, 2013, 12:53 PM MST (19:53 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 10, 2013, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Jan 11, 2013, 9:00 AM MST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Missoula, MT

Counties Deer Lodge County, MT, Granite County, MT, Missoula County, MT, Powell County, MT, Ravalli County, MT, Silver Bow County, MT

The radar

The Missoula radar (KMSX), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 10, 5:15 AM MSTSNOW 45 Ese Grantsdale, MT
Jan 10, 5:24 AM MSTSNOW 2.5Hamilton, MT
Jan 10, 5:34 AM MSTSNOW 1Stevensville, MTROADS ARE SLUSHY.
Jan 10, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 4Corvallis, MT
Jan 10, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 54 Ene Corvallis, MT
Jan 10, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 32 Ese Seeley Lake, MT
Jan 10, 11:00 AM MSTSNOW 414 Ne Sula, MT
Jan 10, 11:00 AM MSTSNOW 48 E Florence, MT
Jan 10, 11:20 AM MSTSNOW 3Anaconda, MT
Jan 10, 12:00 PM MSTSNOW 5Victor, MT
Jan 10, 6:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 6.8Anaconda, MT
Jan 10, 9:00 PM MSTHEAVY SNOW 61 Sw Missoula, MT
Jan 10, 10:00 PM MSTSNOW 7Lolo, MT9 INCH SNOW DEPTH.
Jan 11, 6:00 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 8Lolo, MT
Jan 11, 8:45 AM MSTSNOW 31 Nw Butte, MTSTORM TOTAL 3.0 INCHES OF SNOW
Jan 11, 8:50 AM MSTSNOW 5.32 Sw Newcomb, MTSTORM TOTAL OF 5.3 INCHES OF SNOW WITH 1-2 F00T SNOW DRIFTS

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Great_falls, MT (KTFX), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 241 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Great_falls, MT at 12:00Z on 2013-01-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Great_falls, MT at 12:00Z on 2013-01-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 332 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1678 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
332 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
554 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

441 
WWUS45 KMSO 091953
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT
1253 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND WIND FOR SOUTHWEST MONTANA THURSDAY
MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

MTZ007-100600-
/O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0001.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0001.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
BUTTE/BLACKFOOT REGION-
1253 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MISSOULA HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WARNING FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM
5 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

* IMPACTS/TIMING: SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND GUSTY WINDS WILL BE PRESENT
  ACROSS SOUTHWEST MONTANA THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
  MORNING. HEAVY SNOW...DRIFTING SNOW...AND PERIODS OF LOW
  VISIBILITY WILL CREATE WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 12 TO 15 INCHES NEAR GEORGETOWN LAKE...8 
  TO 12 INCHES ELSEWHERE INCLUDING BUTTE. 

* VISIBILITY: LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* WINDS: NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH GUSTING TO 40 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BUTTE...GEORGETOWN LAKE...HIGHWAY 
  12 GARRISON TO ELLISTON...MACDONALD PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...
BLOWING SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY
HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.

&&

$$

MTZ006-100600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
BITTERROOT/SAPPHIRE MOUNTAINS-
1253 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE 
  LIMITED AT TIMES OVER PASSES DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOLO AND LOST TRAIL 
  PASSES. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL 
  PASS...LOLO PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-100600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
WESTERN LEMHI COUNTY-EASTERN LEMHI COUNTY-
1253 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE 
  LIMITED AT TIMES OVER PASSES DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOST TRAIL AND BANNOCK 
  PASSES. 6 TO 8 INCHES OVER GILMORE SUMMIT. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT 
  LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...SHOUP...BANNOCK PASS...HIGHWAY 28 
  TENDOY TO LONE PINE...HIGHWAY 93 LOST TRAIL PASS TO 
  GIBBONSVILLE...LEMHI PASS...SALMON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ002-100600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
WEST GLACIER REGION-
1253 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE 
  LIMITED AT TIMES ALONG HIGHWAY 2 DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 10 INCHES OVER MARIAS PASS. 3 TO 6 
  INCHES ELSEWHERE. 

* WIND: EAST WIND GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER MARIAS PASS.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BAD ROCK CANYON...ESSEX...HIGHWAY 
  83 BIGFORK TO SWAN LAKE...MARIAS PASS...POLEBRIDGE

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ043-100600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
POTOMAC/SEELEY LAKE REGION-
1253 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE 
  LIMITED AT TIMES ALONG HIGHWAYS 200 AND 141 DUE TO GUSTY 
  WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 7 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 200 BONNER TO GREENOUGH...
   HIGHWAY 83 SEELEY LAKE TO CONDON...I-90 EAST MISSOULA TO 
  BEARMOUTH

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ003-100600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1800Z-130111T1600Z/
FLATHEAD/MISSION VALLEYS-
1253 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...AFFECTING MAINLY THE 
  MISSION VALLEY. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO 
  DEVELOP SOUTH OF POLSON. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...FLATHEAD LAKE...FLATHEAD VALLEY...
   MISSION VALLEY...POLSON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ005-100600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1800Z-130111T1600Z/
MISSOULA/BITTERROOT VALLEYS-
1253 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE 
  LIMITED AT TIMES NEAR DOWNTOWN MISSOULA AND ALONG INTERSTATE 
  90 DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE 
  EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES THROUGH HELLGATE 
  CANYON. 

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BITTERROOT VALLEY...MISSOULA

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
395 
WWUS45 KMSO 092052
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT
152 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...SNOW AND WIND TO IMPACT NORTHERN ROCKIES TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

MTZ007-100600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0001.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
BUTTE/BLACKFOOT REGION-
152 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND GUSTY WINDS WILL BE 
  PRESENT ACROSS SOUTHWEST MONTANA THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH 
  FRIDAY MORNING. HEAVY SNOW...DRIFTING SNOW...AND PERIODS OF 
  LOW VISIBILITY WILL CREATE WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS TRAVEL 
  CONDITIONS. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 12 TO 15 INCHES NEAR GEORGETOWN LAKE...8 
  TO 12 INCHES ELSEWHERE INCLUDING BUTTE. 

* VISIBILITY: LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* WINDS: NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH GUSTING TO 40 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BUTTE...GEORGETOWN LAKE...HIGHWAY 
  12 GARRISON TO ELLISTON...MACDONALD PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...
BLOWING SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY
HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.

&&

$$

IDZ007-008-100600-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T0000Z-130110T1800Z/
OROFINO/GRANGEVILLE REGION-LOWER HELLS CANYON/SALMON RIVER REGION-
1252 PM PST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MISSOULA HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS ABOVE 2500
FEET...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST
THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM THIS
  EVENING THROUGH MIDDAY THURSDAY. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS
  ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 6 INCHES OVER WHITE BIRD GRADE. 1 TO 4
  INCHES ELSEWHERE.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...CAMAS PRAIRIE...GRANGEVILLE AND 
  VICINITY...GREER GRADE...WHITE BIRD GRADE

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ005-006-100600-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T0000Z-130110T1800Z/
NORTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS-SOUTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS-
1252 PM PST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MISSOULA HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS ABOVE 2500
FEET...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST
THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM THIS
  EVENING THROUGH MIDDAY THURSDAY. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS
  ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...ELK RIVER...HIGHWAY 11 PIERCE TO 
  HEADQUARTERS...PIERCE...DIXIE...ELK CITY...HIGHWAY 12 LOWELL 
  TO LOLO PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ006-100600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
BITTERROOT/SAPPHIRE MOUNTAINS-
152 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE 
  LIMITED AT TIMES OVER PASSES DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOLO AND LOST TRAIL 
  PASSES. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL 
  PASS...LOLO PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-100600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
WESTERN LEMHI COUNTY-EASTERN LEMHI COUNTY-
152 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE 
  LIMITED AT TIMES OVER PASSES DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOST TRAIL AND BANNOCK 
  PASSES. 6 TO 8 INCHES OVER GILMORE SUMMIT. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT 
  LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...SHOUP...BANNOCK PASS...HIGHWAY 28 
  TENDOY TO LONE PINE...HIGHWAY 93 LOST TRAIL PASS TO 
  GIBBONSVILLE...LEMHI PASS...SALMON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ002-100600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
WEST GLACIER REGION-
152 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE 
  LIMITED AT TIMES ALONG HIGHWAY 2 DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 10 INCHES OVER MARIAS PASS. 3 TO 6 
  INCHES ELSEWHERE. 

* WIND: EAST WIND GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER MARIAS PASS.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BAD ROCK CANYON...ESSEX...HIGHWAY 
  83 BIGFORK TO SWAN LAKE...MARIAS PASS...POLEBRIDGE

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ043-100600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
POTOMAC/SEELEY LAKE REGION-
152 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE 
  LIMITED AT TIMES ALONG HIGHWAYS 200 AND 141 DUE TO GUSTY 
  WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 7 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 200 BONNER TO GREENOUGH...
   HIGHWAY 83 SEELEY LAKE TO CONDON...I-90 EAST MISSOULA TO 
  BEARMOUTH

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ003-100600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1800Z-130111T1600Z/
FLATHEAD/MISSION VALLEYS-
152 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...AFFECTING MAINLY THE 
  MISSION VALLEY. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO 
  DEVELOP SOUTH OF POLSON. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...FLATHEAD LAKE...FLATHEAD VALLEY...
   MISSION VALLEY...POLSON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ005-100600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1800Z-130111T1600Z/
MISSOULA/BITTERROOT VALLEYS-
152 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE 
  LIMITED AT TIMES NEAR DOWNTOWN MISSOULA AND ALONG INTERSTATE 
  90 DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE 
  EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES THROUGH HELLGATE 
  CANYON. 

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BITTERROOT VALLEY...MISSOULA

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$
949 
WWUS45 KMSO 100538
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT
1038 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...SNOW AND WIND TO IMPACT NORTHERN ROCKIES TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

MTZ007-101200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0001.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
BUTTE/BLACKFOOT REGION-
1038 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND GUSTY WINDS WILL BE 
  PRESENT ACROSS SOUTHWEST MONTANA THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH 
  FRIDAY MORNING. HEAVY SNOW...DRIFTING SNOW...AND PERIODS OF 
  LOW VISIBILITY WILL CREATE WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS TRAVEL 
  CONDITIONS. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 12 TO 15 INCHES NEAR GEORGETOWN LAKE...8 
  TO 12 INCHES ELSEWHERE INCLUDING BUTTE. 

* VISIBILITY: LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* WINDS: NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH GUSTING TO 40 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BUTTE...GEORGETOWN LAKE...HIGHWAY 
  12 GARRISON TO ELLISTON...MACDONALD PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...
BLOWING SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY
HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.

&&

$$

MTZ006-101200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
BITTERROOT/SAPPHIRE MOUNTAINS-
1038 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE 
  LIMITED AT TIMES OVER PASSES DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOLO AND LOST TRAIL 
  PASSES. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL 
  PASS...LOLO PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-101200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
WESTERN LEMHI COUNTY-EASTERN LEMHI COUNTY-
1038 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE 
  LIMITED AT TIMES OVER PASSES DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOST TRAIL AND BANNOCK 
  PASSES. 6 TO 8 INCHES OVER GILMORE SUMMIT. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT 
  LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...SHOUP...BANNOCK PASS...HIGHWAY 28 
  TENDOY TO LONE PINE...HIGHWAY 93 LOST TRAIL PASS TO 
  GIBBONSVILLE...LEMHI PASS...SALMON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ002-101200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
WEST GLACIER REGION-
1038 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE 
  LIMITED AT TIMES ALONG HIGHWAY 2 DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 10 INCHES OVER MARIAS PASS. 3 TO 6 
  INCHES ELSEWHERE. 

* WIND: EAST WIND GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER MARIAS PASS.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BAD ROCK CANYON...ESSEX...HIGHWAY 
  83 BIGFORK TO SWAN LAKE...MARIAS PASS...POLEBRIDGE

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ043-101200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
POTOMAC/SEELEY LAKE REGION-
1038 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE 
  LIMITED AT TIMES ALONG HIGHWAYS 200 AND 141 DUE TO GUSTY 
  WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 7 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 200 BONNER TO GREENOUGH...
   HIGHWAY 83 SEELEY LAKE TO CONDON...I-90 EAST MISSOULA TO 
  BEARMOUTH

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ003-101200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1800Z-130111T1600Z/
FLATHEAD/MISSION VALLEYS-
1038 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...AFFECTING MAINLY THE 
  MISSION VALLEY. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO 
  DEVELOP SOUTH OF POLSON. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...FLATHEAD LAKE...FLATHEAD VALLEY...
   MISSION VALLEY...POLSON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ005-101200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1800Z-130111T1600Z/
MISSOULA/BITTERROOT VALLEYS-
1038 PM MST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR FROM 
  THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE 
  LIMITED AT TIMES NEAR DOWNTOWN MISSOULA AND ALONG INTERSTATE 
  90 DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE 
  EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES THROUGH HELLGATE 
  CANYON. 

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BITTERROOT VALLEY...MISSOULA

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ007-008-101200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130110T1800Z/
OROFINO/GRANGEVILLE REGION-LOWER HELLS CANYON/SALMON RIVER REGION-
938 PM PST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
THURSDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ABOVE 2500 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 AM PST THURSDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR THROUGH
  MIDDAY THURSDAY. EXPECT HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 6 INCHES OVER WHITE BIRD GRADE. 1 TO 
  4 INCHES ELSEWHERE. 

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...CAMAS PRAIRIE...GRANGEVILLE AND 
  VICINITY...GREER GRADE...WHITE BIRD GRADE

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ005-006-101200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130110T1800Z/
NORTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS-SOUTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS-
938 PM PST WED JAN 9 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
THURSDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ABOVE 2500 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 AM PST THURSDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR THROUGH
  MIDDAY THURSDAY. EXPECT HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...ELK RIVER...HIGHWAY 11 PIERCE TO 
  HEADQUARTERS...PIERCE...DIXIE...ELK CITY...HIGHWAY 12 LOWELL 
  TO LOLO PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$
876 
WWUS45 KMSO 101026
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT
326 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...SNOW AND WIND TO IMPACT NORTHERN ROCKIES TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

MTZ007-101900-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0001.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
BUTTE/BLACKFOOT REGION-
326 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND GUSTY WINDS WILL BE PRESENT
  ACROSS SOUTHWEST MONTANA THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.
  HEAVY SNOW...DRIFTING SNOW...AND PERIODS OF LOW VISIBILITY WILL
  CREATE WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 12 TO 15 INCHES NEAR GEORGETOWN LAKE...8 
  TO 12 INCHES ELSEWHERE INCLUDING BUTTE. 

* VISIBILITY: LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* WINDS: NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH GUSTING TO 40 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BUTTE...GEORGETOWN LAKE...HIGHWAY 
  12 GARRISON TO ELLISTON...MACDONALD PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...
BLOWING SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY
HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.

&&

$$

MTZ004-101900-
/O.EXA.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
LOWER CLARK FORK REGION-
326 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MISSOULA HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS/TIMING: ROADS WILL BE SLICK THIS MORNING DUE TO SNOW ON
  FREEZING SURFACES. PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON
  THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE
  EXPECTED.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 3 INCHES FROM WEST OF MISSOULA TO
  SUPERIOR. 3 TO 5 INCHES AT EVARO HILL.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...EVARO HILL...I-90 SUPERIOR TO MISSOULA

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ003-101900-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
FLATHEAD/MISSION VALLEYS-
326 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: ROADS WILL BE SLICK THIS MORNING DUE TO SNOW ON
  FREEZING SURFACES. PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON
  THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...AFFECTING MAINLY THE MISSION VALLEY.
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP SOUTH OF
  POLSON.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...FLATHEAD LAKE...FLATHEAD VALLEY...
   MISSION VALLEY...POLSON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ005-101900-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
MISSOULA/BITTERROOT VALLEYS-
326 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: ROADS WILL BE SLICK THIS MORNING DUE TO SNOW ON
  FREEZING SURFACES. PERIODS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR TODAY
  THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED AT TIMES NEAR
  DOWNTOWN MISSOULA AND ALONG INTERSTATE 90 DUE TO GUSTY WINDS BY
  THIS EVENING. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO
  DEVELOP.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES THROUGH HELLGATE 
  CANYON. 

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BITTERROOT VALLEY...MISSOULA

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ006-101900-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
BITTERROOT/SAPPHIRE MOUNTAINS-
326 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
  FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED AT TIMES OVER PASSES
  DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO
  DEVELOP.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOLO AND LOST TRAIL 
  PASSES. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL 
  PASS...LOLO PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-101900-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
WESTERN LEMHI COUNTY-EASTERN LEMHI COUNTY-
326 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
  FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED AT TIMES OVER PASSES
  DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO
  DEVELOP.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOST TRAIL AND BANNOCK 
  PASSES. 6 TO 8 INCHES OVER GILMORE SUMMIT. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT 
  LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...SHOUP...BANNOCK PASS...HIGHWAY 28 
  TENDOY TO LONE PINE...HIGHWAY 93 LOST TRAIL PASS TO 
  GIBBONSVILLE...LEMHI PASS...SALMON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ002-101900-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
WEST GLACIER REGION-
326 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED AT TIMES
  ALONG HIGHWAY 2 DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS
  ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 10 INCHES OVER MARIAS PASS. 3 TO 6 
  INCHES ELSEWHERE. 

* WIND: EAST WIND GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER MARIAS PASS.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BAD ROCK CANYON...ESSEX...HIGHWAY 
  83 BIGFORK TO SWAN LAKE...MARIAS PASS...POLEBRIDGE

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ043-101900-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.130110T1200Z-130111T1600Z/
POTOMAC/SEELEY LAKE REGION-
326 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: ROADS WILL BE SLICK THIS MORNING DUE TO SNOW ON
  FREEZING SURFACES. PERIODS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL
  CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED AT
  TIMES ALONG HIGHWAYS 200 AND 141 DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 7 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 200 BONNER TO GREENOUGH...HIGHWAY
  83 SEELEY LAKE TO CONDON...I-90 EAST MISSOULA TO BEARMOUTH

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ007-008-101800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130110T1800Z/
OROFINO/GRANGEVILLE REGION-LOWER HELLS CANYON/SALMON RIVER REGION-
226 AM PST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING ABOVE 2500 FEET...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ABOVE 2500 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 AM PST THIS MORNING. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR THROUGH 
  MIDDAY THURSDAY. EXPECT HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 6 INCHES OVER WHITE BIRD GRADE. 1 TO 4
  INCHES ELSEWHERE.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...CAMAS PRAIRIE...GRANGEVILLE AND 
  VICINITY...GREER GRADE...WHITE BIRD GRADE

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ005-006-101800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130110T1800Z/
NORTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS-SOUTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS-
226 AM PST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING ABOVE 2500 FEET...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ABOVE 2500 FEET REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 AM PST THIS MORNING. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR THROUGH 
  MIDDAY THURSDAY. EXPECT HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...ELK RIVER...HIGHWAY 11 PIERCE TO 
  HEADQUARTERS...PIERCE...DIXIE...ELK CITY...HIGHWAY 12 LOWELL 
  TO LOLO PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$
499 
WWUS45 KMSO 101755
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT
1055 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...SNOW AND WIND TO IMPACT NORTHERN ROCKIES TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

MTZ007-110200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
BUTTE/BLACKFOOT REGION-
1055 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND GUSTY WINDS WILL BE 
  PRESENT ACROSS SOUTHWEST MONTANA THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY 
  MORNING. HEAVY SNOW...DRIFTING SNOW...AND PERIODS OF LOW 
  VISIBILITY WILL CREATE WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 12 TO 15 INCHES NEAR GEORGETOWN LAKE...8 
  TO 12 INCHES ELSEWHERE INCLUDING BUTTE. 

* VISIBILITY: LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* WINDS: NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH GUSTING TO 40 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BUTTE...GEORGETOWN LAKE...HIGHWAY 
  12 GARRISON TO ELLISTON...MACDONALD PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...
BLOWING SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY
HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.

&&

$$

IDZ007-008-110000-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T0000Z/
OROFINO/GRANGEVILLE REGION-LOWER HELLS CANYON/SALMON RIVER REGION-
955 AM PST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON ABOVE 2500 FEET...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ABOVE 2500 FEET IS NOW IN EFFECT
UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR THROUGH
  THIS AFTERNOON. EXPECT HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 6 INCHES OVER WHITE BIRD GRADE. 1 TO 
  4 INCHES ELSEWHERE. 

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...CAMAS PRAIRIE...GRANGEVILLE AND 
  VICINITY...GREER GRADE...WHITE BIRD GRADE

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ005-006-110000-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T0000Z/
NORTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS-SOUTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS-
955 AM PST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON ABOVE 2500 FEET...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ABOVE 2500 FEET IS NOW IN EFFECT
UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR THROUGH THIS
  AFTERNOON. EXPECT HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...ELK RIVER...HIGHWAY 11 PIERCE TO 
  HEADQUARTERS...PIERCE...DIXIE...ELK CITY...HIGHWAY 12 LOWELL 
  TO LOLO PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ006-110200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
BITTERROOT/SAPPHIRE MOUNTAINS-
1055 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED AT TIMES OVER 
  PASSES DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE 
  EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOLO AND LOST TRAIL 
  PASSES. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL 
  PASS...LOLO PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-110200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
WESTERN LEMHI COUNTY-EASTERN LEMHI COUNTY-
1055 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED AT TIMES OVER 
  PASSES DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE 
  EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOST TRAIL AND BANNOCK 
  PASSES. 6 TO 8 INCHES OVER GILMORE SUMMIT. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT 
  LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...SHOUP...BANNOCK PASS...HIGHWAY 28 
  TENDOY TO LONE PINE...HIGHWAY 93 LOST TRAIL PASS TO 
  GIBBONSVILLE...LEMHI PASS...SALMON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ002-110200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
WEST GLACIER REGION-
1055 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED AT 
  TIMES ALONG HIGHWAY 2 DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL 
  CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 10 INCHES OVER MARIAS PASS. 3 TO 6 
  INCHES ELSEWHERE. 

* WIND: EAST WIND GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER MARIAS PASS.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BAD ROCK CANYON...ESSEX...HIGHWAY 
  83 BIGFORK TO SWAN LAKE...MARIAS PASS...POLEBRIDGE

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ043-110200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
POTOMAC/SEELEY LAKE REGION-
1055 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: ROADS WILL BE SLICK THIS MORNING DUE TO SNOW 
  ON FREEZING SURFACES. PERIODS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED AT 
  TIMES ALONG HIGHWAYS 200 AND 141 DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 7 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 200 BONNER TO GREENOUGH...
   HIGHWAY 83 SEELEY LAKE TO CONDON...I-90 EAST MISSOULA TO 
  BEARMOUTH

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ003-110200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
FLATHEAD/MISSION VALLEYS-
1055 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: ROADS WILL BE SLICK THIS MORNING DUE TO SNOW 
  ON FREEZING SURFACES. PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CONTINUE THIS 
  AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...AFFECTING MAINLY THE 
  MISSION VALLEY. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO 
  DEVELOP SOUTH OF POLSON. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...FLATHEAD LAKE...FLATHEAD VALLEY...
   MISSION VALLEY...POLSON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ005-110200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
MISSOULA/BITTERROOT VALLEYS-
1055 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: ROADS WILL BE SLICK THIS MORNING DUE TO SNOW 
  ON FREEZING SURFACES. PERIODS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL 
  OCCUR TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED 
  AT TIMES NEAR DOWNTOWN MISSOULA AND ALONG INTERSTATE 90 DUE TO 
  GUSTY WINDS BY THIS EVENING. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE 
  EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES THROUGH HELLGATE 
  CANYON. 

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BITTERROOT VALLEY...MISSOULA

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ004-110200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
LOWER CLARK FORK REGION-
1055 AM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* IMPACTS/TIMING: ROADS WILL BE SLICK THIS MORNING DUE TO SNOW 
  ON FREEZING SURFACES. PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CONTINUE THIS 
  AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS 
  ARE EXPECTED. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 3 INCHES FROM WEST OF MISSOULA TO 
  SUPERIOR. 3 TO 5 INCHES AT EVARO HILL. 

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...EVARO HILL...HIGHWAY 200 THOMPSON 
  FALLS TO PLAINS...HIGHWAY 200 TROUT CREEK TO HERON...I-90 
  LOOKOUT PASS TO HAUGAN

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$
651 
WWUS45 KMSO 102349
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT
449 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...SNOW AND WIND TO IMPACT NORTHERN ROCKIES TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

IDZ007-008-110100-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T0000Z/
OROFINO/GRANGEVILLE REGION-LOWER HELLS CANYON/SALMON RIVER REGION-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...KOOSKIA...RIGGINS...WHITE BIRD
349 PM PST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE THIS EVENING...WITH LITTLE ACCUMULATION EXPECTED.

$$

IDZ005-006-110100-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T0000Z/
NORTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS-SOUTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PIERCE...ELK RIVER...POWELL...
ELK CITY...DIXIE
349 PM PST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE THIS EVENING...WITH LITTLE ACCUMULATION EXPECTED.

$$

MTZ007-110600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
BUTTE/BLACKFOOT REGION-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ANACONDA...DEER LODGE...DRUMMOND...
PHILIPSBURG
449 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS/TIMING: SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND GUSTY WINDS WILL BE PRESENT
  ACROSS SOUTHWEST MONTANA THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. HEAVY
  SNOW...DRIFTING SNOW...AND PERIODS OF LOW VISIBILITY WILL CREATE
  WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 12 TO 15 INCHES NEAR GEORGETOWN LAKE...8 
  TO 12 INCHES ELSEWHERE INCLUDING BUTTE. 

* VISIBILITY: LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* WINDS: NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH GUSTING TO 40 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BUTTE...GEORGETOWN LAKE...HIGHWAY 
  12 GARRISON TO ELLISTON...MACDONALD PASS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...
BLOWING SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY
HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.

&&

$$

MTZ006-110600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
BITTERROOT/SAPPHIRE MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...SULA
449 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED AT TIMES OVER 
  PASSES DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE 
  EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOLO AND LOST TRAIL 
  PASSES. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL 
  PASS...LOLO PASS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-110600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
WESTERN LEMHI COUNTY-EASTERN LEMHI COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SHOUP...SALMON...LEADORE
449 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED AT TIMES OVER 
  PASSES DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE 
  EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOST TRAIL AND BANNOCK 
  PASSES. 6 TO 8 INCHES OVER GILMORE SUMMIT. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT 
  LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...SHOUP...BANNOCK PASS...HIGHWAY 28 
  TENDOY TO LONE PINE...HIGHWAY 93 LOST TRAIL PASS TO 
  GIBBONSVILLE...LEMHI PASS...SALMON 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ002-110600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
WEST GLACIER REGION-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...SWAN LAKE
449 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL 
  CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED AT 
  TIMES ALONG HIGHWAY 2 DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL 
  CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 10 INCHES OVER MARIAS PASS. 3 TO 6 
  INCHES ELSEWHERE. 

* WIND: EAST WIND GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER MARIAS PASS.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BAD ROCK CANYON...ESSEX...HIGHWAY 
  83 BIGFORK TO SWAN LAKE...MARIAS PASS...POLEBRIDGE 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ043-110600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
POTOMAC/SEELEY LAKE REGION-
449 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE
  THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED AT TIMES
  ALONG HIGHWAYS 200 AND 141 DUE TO GUSTY WINDS. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL
  CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 7 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 200 BONNER TO GREENOUGH...
   HIGHWAY 83 SEELEY LAKE TO CONDON...I-90 EAST MISSOULA TO 
  BEARMOUTH 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ003-110600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
FLATHEAD/MISSION VALLEYS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...KALISPELL...POLSON...ST. IGNATIUS
449 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY
  MORNING...AFFECTING MAINLY THE MISSION VALLEY. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL
  CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED SOUTH OF POLSON.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...FLATHEAD LAKE...FLATHEAD VALLEY...
   MISSION VALLEY...POLSON 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ005-110600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
MISSOULA/BITTERROOT VALLEYS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAMILTON...DARBY
449 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW WILL OCCUR
  THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE LIMITED AT TIMES NEAR
  DOWNTOWN MISSOULA AND ALONG INTERSTATE 90 DUE TO GUSTY WINDS THIS
  EVENING. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES THROUGH HELLGATE 
  CANYON. 

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BITTERROOT VALLEY...MISSOULA

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ004-110600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
LOWER CLARK FORK REGION-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NOXON...THOMPSON FALLS...SUPERIOR
449 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* IMPACTS/TIMING: PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY
  MORNING. HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 3 INCHES FROM WEST OF MISSOULA TO 
  SUPERIOR. 3 TO 5 INCHES AT EVARO HILL. 

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...EVARO HILL...HIGHWAY 200 THOMPSON 
  FALLS TO PLAINS...HIGHWAY 200 TROUT CREEK TO HERON...I-90 
  LOOKOUT PASS TO HAUGAN 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$
757 
WWUS45 KMSO 110241
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT
741 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...SNOW AND WIND TO IMPACT NORTHERN ROCKIES TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

MTZ005-110700-
/O.UPG.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KMSO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130111T0700Z/
MISSOULA/BITTERROOT VALLEYS-
741 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MISSOULA HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WARNING FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL
MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT.

* * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 2 TO 6 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES THROUGH HELLGATE
  CANYON. NORTH WINDS FROM STEVENSVILLE SOUTH TO HAMILTON 20 TO 25
  MPH PRODUCING BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW ON HIGHWAY 93.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BITTERROOT VALLEY...MISSOULA

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...
BLOWING SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY
HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.

&&

$$

MTZ007-110700-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
BUTTE/BLACKFOOT REGION-
741 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 12 TO 15 INCHES NEAR GEORGETOWN LAKE...8 
  TO 12 INCHES ELSEWHERE INCLUDING BUTTE. 

* VISIBILITY: LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* WINDS: NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH GUSTING TO 40 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BUTTE...GEORGETOWN LAKE...HIGHWAY 
  12 GARRISON TO ELLISTON...MACDONALD PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...
BLOWING SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY
HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.

&&

$$

MTZ006-110700-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
BITTERROOT/SAPPHIRE MOUNTAINS-
741 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOLO AND LOST TRAIL 
  PASSES. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL 
  PASS...LOLO PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-110700-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
WESTERN LEMHI COUNTY-EASTERN LEMHI COUNTY-
741 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOST TRAIL AND BANNOCK 
  PASSES. 6 TO 8 INCHES OVER GILMORE SUMMIT. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT 
  LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...SHOUP...BANNOCK PASS...HIGHWAY 28 
  TENDOY TO LONE PINE...HIGHWAY 93 LOST TRAIL PASS TO 
  GIBBONSVILLE...LEMHI PASS...SALMON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ002-110700-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
WEST GLACIER REGION-
741 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 10 INCHES OVER MARIAS PASS. 3 TO 6 
  INCHES ELSEWHERE. 

* WIND: EAST WIND GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER MARIAS PASS.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BAD ROCK CANYON...ESSEX...HIGHWAY 
  83 BIGFORK TO SWAN LAKE...MARIAS PASS...POLEBRIDGE

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ043-110700-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
POTOMAC/SEELEY LAKE REGION-
741 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 7 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 200 BONNER TO GREENOUGH...
   HIGHWAY 83 SEELEY LAKE TO CONDON...I-90 EAST MISSOULA TO 
  BEARMOUTH

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ003-110700-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
FLATHEAD/MISSION VALLEYS-
741 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 4 INCHES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...FLATHEAD LAKE...FLATHEAD VALLEY...
   MISSION VALLEY...POLSON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ004-110700-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
LOWER CLARK FORK REGION-
741 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 3 INCHES FROM WEST OF MISSOULA TO 
  SUPERIOR. 3 TO 5 INCHES AT EVARO HILL. 

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...EVARO HILL...HIGHWAY 200 THOMPSON 
  FALLS TO PLAINS...HIGHWAY 200 TROUT CREEK TO HERON...I-90 
  LOOKOUT PASS TO HAUGAN

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$
517 
WWUS45 KMSO 110655
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT
1155 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...SNOW AND WIND TO IMPACT NORTHERN ROCKIES TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

MTZ005-110800-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130111T0700Z/
MISSOULA/BITTERROOT VALLEYS-
1155 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

THE WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT. 

SNOW HAS TAPERED OFF CONSIDERABLY. LIGHT SNOW WITH LITTLE
ACCUMULATION WILL OCCUR THROUGH DAWN. 


* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BITTERROOT VALLEY...MISSOULA

$$

MTZ003-004-110800-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
FLATHEAD/MISSION VALLEYS-LOWER CLARK FORK REGION-
1155 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MISSOULA HAS CANCELLED THE WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY. 

SNOW HAS TAPERED OFF CONSIDERABLY. LIGHT SNOW WITH LITTLE
ACCUMULATION WILL OCCUR THROUGH DAWN. 

$$

MTZ007-111600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
BUTTE/BLACKFOOT REGION-
1155 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST FRIDAY. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 12 TO 15 INCHES NEAR GEORGETOWN LAKE...8 
  TO 12 INCHES ELSEWHERE INCLUDING BUTTE. 

* VISIBILITY: LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* WINDS: NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH GUSTING TO 40 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BUTTE...GEORGETOWN LAKE...HIGHWAY 
  12 GARRISON TO ELLISTON...MACDONALD PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...
BLOWING SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY
HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.

&&

$$

IDZ007-111600-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1800Z/
OROFINO/GRANGEVILLE REGION-
1055 PM PST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MISSOULA HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 AM PST FRIDAY.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 2 TO 5 INCHES.

* WIND: NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH WITH VARIABLE GUSTS TO 25 MPH AT TIMES
  OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...CAMAS PRAIRIE...GRANGEVILLE AND
  VICINITY...GREER GRADE...KAMIAH...WHITEBIRD GRADE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ006-111600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
BITTERROOT/SAPPHIRE MOUNTAINS-
1155 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOLO AND LOST TRAIL 
  PASSES. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 25 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL 
  PASS...LOLO PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-111600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
WESTERN LEMHI COUNTY-EASTERN LEMHI COUNTY-
1155 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOST TRAIL AND BANNOCK 
  PASSES. 6 TO 8 INCHES OVER GILMORE SUMMIT. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT 
  LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...SHOUP...BANNOCK PASS...HIGHWAY 28 
  TENDOY TO LONE PINE...HIGHWAY 93 LOST TRAIL PASS TO 
  GIBBONSVILLE...LEMHI PASS...SALMON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ002-111600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
WEST GLACIER REGION-
1155 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 10 INCHES OVER MARIAS PASS. 3 TO 6 
  INCHES ELSEWHERE. 

* WIND: EAST WIND GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER MARIAS PASS.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BAD ROCK CANYON...ESSEX...HIGHWAY 
  83 BIGFORK TO SWAN LAKE...MARIAS PASS...POLEBRIDGE

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ043-111600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
POTOMAC/SEELEY LAKE REGION-
1155 PM MST THU JAN 10 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
FRIDAY. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 7 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 200 BONNER TO GREENOUGH...
   HIGHWAY 83 SEELEY LAKE TO CONDON...I-90 EAST MISSOULA TO 
  BEARMOUTH

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$
564 
WWUS45 KMSO 111253
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT
553 AM MST FRI JAN 11 2013

...SNOW AND WIND TO IMPACT NORTHERN ROCKIES TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

MTZ007-111600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
BUTTE/BLACKFOOT REGION-
553 AM MST FRI JAN 11 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 12 TO 15 INCHES NEAR GEORGETOWN LAKE...8 
  TO 12 INCHES ELSEWHERE INCLUDING BUTTE. 

* VISIBILITY: LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* WINDS: NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH GUSTING TO 40 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BUTTE...GEORGETOWN LAKE...HIGHWAY 
  12 GARRISON TO ELLISTON...MACDONALD PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW...
BLOWING SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY
HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.

&&

$$

MTZ005-111600-
/O.EXA.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
MISSOULA/BITTERROOT VALLEYS-
553 AM MST FRI JAN 11 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MISSOULA HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST
THIS MORNING.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 2 INCHES.

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 20 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BITTERROOT VALLEY...MISSOULA

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ006-111600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
BITTERROOT/SAPPHIRE MOUNTAINS-
553 AM MST FRI JAN 11 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOLO AND LOST TRAIL 
  PASSES. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 25 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL 
  PASS...LOLO PASS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-111600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
WESTERN LEMHI COUNTY-EASTERN LEMHI COUNTY-
553 AM MST FRI JAN 11 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES OVER LOST TRAIL AND BANNOCK 
  PASSES. 6 TO 8 INCHES OVER GILMORE SUMMIT. 3 TO 6 INCHES AT 
  LOWER ELEVATIONS. 

* WIND: VARIABLE GUSTS TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...SHOUP...BANNOCK PASS...HIGHWAY 28 
  TENDOY TO LONE PINE...HIGHWAY 93 LOST TRAIL PASS TO 
  GIBBONSVILLE...LEMHI PASS...SALMON

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ002-111600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
WEST GLACIER REGION-
553 AM MST FRI JAN 11 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 10 INCHES OVER MARIAS PASS. 3 TO 6 
  INCHES ELSEWHERE. 

* WIND: EAST WIND GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES OVER MARIAS PASS.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...BAD ROCK CANYON...ESSEX...HIGHWAY 
  83 BIGFORK TO SWAN LAKE...MARIAS PASS...POLEBRIDGE

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

MTZ043-111600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
POTOMAC/SEELEY LAKE REGION-
553 AM MST FRI JAN 11 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 7 INCHES.

* WIND: EAST WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH AT TIMES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...HIGHWAY 200 BONNER TO GREENOUGH...
   HIGHWAY 83 SEELEY LAKE TO CONDON...I-90 EAST MISSOULA TO 
  BEARMOUTH

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

IDZ007-111800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1800Z/
OROFINO/GRANGEVILLE REGION-
453 AM PST FRI JAN 11 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 2 TO 5 INCHES.

* WIND: NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH WITH VARIABLE GUSTS TO 25 MPH AT TIMES 
  OVER PASSES. 

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...CAMAS PRAIRIE...GRANGEVILLE AND 
  VICINITY...GREER GRADE

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$
104 
WWUS45 KMSO 111557
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT
857 AM MST FRI JAN 11 2013

...SNOW AND WIND TO IMPACT NORTHERN ROCKIES TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

MTZ007-111700-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
BUTTE/BLACKFOOT REGION-
857 AM MST FRI JAN 11 2013

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING...

THE WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING. 

PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGH TODAY AND
ROADWAYS WILL REMAIN SLICK. HOWEVER SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS DUE TO
ADDITIONAL SNOW ARE NOT ANTICIPATED AND THUS THE WARNING WILL BE
ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.

$$

MTZ005-111700-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
MISSOULA/BITTERROOT VALLEYS-
857 AM MST FRI JAN 11 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING.

ON AND OFF LIGHT SNOW CAN BE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND
ROADWAYS WILL REMAIN VERY ICY AND SLICK DUE TO FALLING
TEMPERATURES AND PERSISTENT EASTERLY WINDS. HOWEVER ADDITIONAL
IMPACTS RELATED TO NEW SNOW ARE NOT EXPECTED AND THUS THE ADVISORY
WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.

$$

MTZ006-111700-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
BITTERROOT/SAPPHIRE MOUNTAINS-
857 AM MST FRI JAN 11 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING.

PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGH TODAY AND
ROADWAYS WILL REMAIN SLICK, SNOW PACKED AND ICY. HOWEVER
SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS DUE TO ADDITIONAL SNOW ARE NOT ANTICIPATED AND
THUS THE ADVISORY WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.

$$

IDZ009-010-111700-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
WESTERN LEMHI COUNTY-EASTERN LEMHI COUNTY-
857 AM MST FRI JAN 11 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING.

PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGH TODAY AND
ROADWAYS WILL REMAIN SLICK, SNOW PACKED AND ICY WITH GUSTY NORTH
WINDS. HOWEVER SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS DUE TO ADDITIONAL SNOW ARE NOT
ANTICIPATED AND THUS THE ADVISORY WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.

$$

MTZ002-111700-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
WEST GLACIER REGION-
857 AM MST FRI JAN 11 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING.

PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGH TODAY AND
ROADWAYS WILL REMAIN SLICK, SNOW PACKED AND ICY. HOWEVER
SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS DUE TO ADDITIONAL SNOW ARE NOT ANTICIPATED AND
THUS THE ADVISORY WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.

$$

MTZ043-111700-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T1600Z/
POTOMAC/SEELEY LAKE REGION-
857 AM MST FRI JAN 11 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING.

PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO FALL THROUGH TODAY AND
ROADWAYS WILL REMAIN SLICK, SNOW PACKED AND ICY. HOWEVER
SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS DUE TO ADDITIONAL SNOW ARE NOT ANTICIPATED AND
THUS THE ADVISORY WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.

$$

IDZ007-112000-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-130111T2000Z/
OROFINO/GRANGEVILLE REGION-
757 AM PST FRI JAN 11 2013

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TODAY. 

* ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 2 TO 3 INCHES THROUGH THIS
  AFTERNOON.

* ROADWAYS WILL REMAIN ICY AND SLICK THROUGHOUT THE DAY CREATING
  CHALLENGING DRIVING CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY OVER PASSES.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...CAMAS PRAIRIE...GRANGEVILLE AND 
  VICINITY...GREER GRADE

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW...BLOWING
SNOW...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE
PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Missoula, MT wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 9, 3:47 AM MST, 9 hours 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 9, 3:47 AM MST, 9 hours 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Missoula MT
347 AM MST Wed Jan 9 2013

...A warm, windy and wet Wednesday will quickly be replaced by
snow and much cooler temperatures Thursday...

.DISCUSSION...Another surge of moisture in the warm sector of the
Pacific weather system moving through the Northern Rockies is
spreading another round of valley rain and high mountain snow
across the northern Clearwaters and northwest Montana this hour.
A weak mid level ridge is over the area behind yesterdays surge
so this moisture will take some time to spread south and east,
but most of north central Idaho and west central and northwest
Montana will see precipitation by this afternoon. In addition to
the precipitation, the winds will be a factor today with breezy to
locally windy conditions across the region. The highest winds are
expected over the Lower Hells Canyon and Camas Prairie regions
where gusts to 40 mph are expected once again today. Thanks to the
winds, temperatures will be quite balmy for January with readings
in the lower to middle 40s with some low 50s in the Lower Hells
canyon.

Everything changes this evening/overnight as a cold front swings
through the region from northwest to southeast. Expect a burst of
precipitation along the front with rain mixing with than changing
over to snow behind the front along with falling temperatures.
This will cause some travel impacts as wet roads could become
slushy and freeze overnight. The front is expected to stall over
southwest Montana and Lemhi county of Idaho by early Thursday
morning. Behind the front expect decreasing winds, but much cooler
temperatures and snow showers. In fact, high temperatures Thursday
could very likely be in the morning as cold air advection behind
the front will keep temperatures steady or slowly falling through
the day.

The area of most concern for late tonight and Thursday is
across southwest Montana along the stalled boundary. Locations
from Drummond through Sula in Montana to Dixie in Idaho and
locations south and east could see snow, moderate at times
through the day Thursday. Models are still struggling with amount
of moisture along the front for Thursday. Therefore, have not
issued any winter headlines at this time, but persons should be
prepared for snow covered roads in the above mentioned locations
for Thursday. Stay tuned to later forecasts as winter headlines
may be warranted.

The models are still in fairly good agreement with the trough of low
pressure continuing to swing through the Northern Rockies Thursday
night into Friday. The cold front continues to be stalled over
southwest Montana and Lemhi county which should keep snow showers
lingering over night into the early morning hours. The latest
runs have some arctic air spilling over the divide Thursday
evening. The arctic air appears to be fairly shallow so the extent
of strong easterly winds is still uncertain at this time.

The trough of low pressure will settle over the central part of the
continental United States leaving the Northern Rockies in a
Northerly to Northwesterly flow pattern by this weekend. This
pattern will keep a cold airmass in place causing temperatures
to be well below normal for this time year. Moisture will be
fairly limited but can not rule out lingering snow showers through out
the weekend and into early next week. The latest model runs are
starting to hint at the trough shifting to the east allowing the
Northern Rockies to become influenced by the ridge high pressure
over the west coast.

&&

.AVIATION...Another surge of moisture in the warm sector of a
Pacific weather system will spread valley rain and high mountain
snow across northwest Montana this morning. This precipitation
will gradually shift southwest over north central Idaho and
west central Montana this afternoon. Widespread mountain
obscurations should be expected with occasional airfield impacts
from lowered ceilings and visibilities in precipitation today. A
cold front will sweep from northwest to southeast this evening and
eventually stall across Lemhi county and southwest Montana
Thursday. Widespread snow showers with locally heavier snow along
the front is expected for Thursday. KSMN and KBTM will be most
impacted Thursday from lowered visibilities and ceilings from snow
with accumulations expected on runways.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...Ice jam flooding on the Lemhi river and especially
the Salmon river in Lemhi county is a growing concern for next
week. Warm temperatures today will help break up some of the ice
that built up from the recent cold spell. A return to cold weather
tomorrow through the weekend will likely cause ice growth again.
Confidence in temperature forecasts for the upper Salmon river
basin for next week is below average, but there is a good chance
that daytime temperatures will drop back into the low teens with
subzero temperatures by Sunday night. If this occurs, new ice
growth on top of the already dense ice may cause jams. The main
area of concern is from North Fork to Salmon.

&&

.MSO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MT...None.
ID...None.
&&

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Missoula, MT issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 9, 9:01 AM MSTWinter Storm WatchMSODeer Lodge, Granite, Powell, Silver Bow4 hr
Jan 9, 11:43 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMSOFlathead, Granite, Lake, Mineral, Missoula, Powell and 2 more49 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.