Alert archive / Montana / Winter Storm Watches in 2017
Winter Storm Watch 2, NWS Missoula, MT
NWS Missoula, MT issued this winter storm watch at Jan 29, 2017, 2:29 PM MST for 11 counties in Montana; Clearwater County, Idaho County, Idaho. It took effect at Jan 30, 2017, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 37 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 29, 2017, 2:29 PM MST (21:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 30, 2017, 11:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Mar 9, 2017, 4:06 AM MST
- In force
- 37 days
- Issued by
- NWS Missoula, MT
Counties Clearwater County, ID, Idaho County, ID, Deer Lodge County, MT, Flathead County, MT, Granite County, MT, Lake County, MT, Lincoln County, MT, Mineral County, MT, Missoula County, MT, Powell County, MT, Ravalli County, MT, Sanders County, MT, Silver Bow County, MT
The radar
The Missoula radar (KMSX), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:26 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 185 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1105 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 206 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 289 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
686 WWUS45 KMSO 292129 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT 229 PM MST SUN JAN 29 2017 MTZ004-043-302130- /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 229 PM MST SUN JAN 29 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP MONDAY NIGHT, AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH TUESDAY. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 9 INCHES IN THE VALLEYS, WITH OVER A FOOT POSSIBLE IN THE HIGHER TERRAIN. A NARROW AREA OF HEAVIER SNOW WILL BE POSSIBLE. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: EVARO HILL, HIGHWAY 200 THOMPSON FALLS TO PLAINS, HIGHWAY 200 TROUT CREEK TO HERON, I-90 LOOKOUT PASS TO HAUGAN, HIGHWAY 200 BONNER TO GREENOUGH, HIGHWAY 83 SEELEY LAKE TO CONDON, AND I-90 EAST MISSOULA TO BEARMOUTH $$ MTZ003-005-302130- /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 229 PM MST SUN JAN 29 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP MONDAY NIGHT, AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH TUESDAY. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 9 INCHES FROM THE MISSION VALLEY SOUTH THROUGH THE NORTHERN BITTERROOT VALLEY. A NARROW AREA OF HEAVIER SNOW WILL BE POSSIBLE. FOR THE FLATHEAD AND SOUTHERN BITTERROOT VALLEYS, 3 TO 6 INCHES ARE EXPECTED. * WINDS: NORTHEAST TO EAST WINDS GUSTING UP TO 40 MPH WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY EVENING INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE PERIODS OF BLOWING SNOW. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: FLATHEAD LAKE, FLATHEAD VALLEY, MISSION VALLEY, POLSON, BITTERROOT VALLEY, AND MISSOULA $$ MTZ007-302130- /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 229 PM MST SUN JAN 29 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP EARLY TUESDAY MORNING, AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH TUESDAY. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. BLOWING SNOW TUESDAY NIGHT MAY FURTHER COMPLICATE TRAVEL ACROSS THE AREA, ESPECIALLY ALONG HIGHWAY 12. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 10 INCHES ALONG AND NORTH OF HIGHWAY 12 AND IN GEORGETOWN LAKE. 3 TO 6 INCHES ELSEWHERE. * WINDS: EAST WINDS TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING GUSTING UP TO 40 MPH. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: BUTTE, GEORGETOWN LAKE, HIGHWAY 12 GARRISON TO ELLISTON, HOMESTAKE PASS, AND MACDONALD PASS $$ IDZ005-006-302130- /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 129 PM PST SUN JAN 29 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 2000 FEET... * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP MONDAY NIGHT, AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH TUESDAY. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 10 TO 14 INCHES WITH HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE OVER THE TERRAIN. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: ELK RIVER, HIGHWAY 11 PIERCE TO HEADQUARTERS, PIERCE, DIXIE, ELK CITY, AND HIGHWAY 12 LOWELL TO LOLO PASS $$ IDZ007-302130- /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 129 PM PST SUN JAN 29 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 2000 FEET... * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP MONDAY NIGHT, AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH TUESDAY. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 8 INCHES FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2000 FEET, INCLUDING GRANGEVILLE. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: CAMAS PRAIRIE, GRANGEVILLE AND VICINITY, AND GREER GRADE $$
10 follow-up statements
409 WWUS45 KMSO 301145 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT 445 AM MST MON JAN 30 2017 MTZ006-311145- /O.EXA.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 445 AM MST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT FOR HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL PASS, AND HIGHWAY 12 LOLO TO LOLO PASS... * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP MONDAY NIGHT, AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH TUESDAY. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 4-6 INCHES POSSIBLE, UP TO 8 INCHES AT LOLO PASS. $$ MTZ004-043-311145- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 445 AM MST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP MONDAY NIGHT AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH TUESDAY. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 4 TO 9 INCHES IN THE VALLEYS, WITH OVER A FOOT POSSIBLE IN THE HIGHER TERRAIN. A NARROW AREA OF HEAVIER SNOW WILL BE POSSIBLE. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: EVARO HILL, HIGHWAY 200 THOMPSON FALLS TO PLAINS, HIGHWAY 200 TROUT CREEK TO HERON, I-90 LOOKOUT PASS TO HAUGAN, HIGHWAY 200 BONNER TO GREENOUGH, HIGHWAY 83 SEELEY LAKE TO CONDON, AND I-90 EAST MISSOULA TO BEARMOUTH $$ MTZ003-005-311145- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 445 AM MST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP MONDAY NIGHT, AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH TUESDAY. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 9 INCHES FROM THE MISSION VALLEY SOUTH THROUGH THE BITTERROOT VALLEY. 3 TO 6 INCHES ARE EXPECTED FOR THE FLATHEAD AND SOUTHERN BITTERROOT VALLEYS. * WINDS: NORTHEAST TO EAST WINDS GUSTING UP TO 40 MPH OUT OF BADROCK CANYON WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY EVENING INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE PERIODS OF BLOWING SNOW. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: FLATHEAD LAKE, FLATHEAD VALLEY, MISSION VALLEY, POLSON, BITTERROOT VALLEY, AND MISSOULA $$ MTZ007-311145- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 445 AM MST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP EARLY TUESDAY MORNING, AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH TUESDAY. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. BLOWING SNOW TUESDAY NIGHT MAY FURTHER COMPLICATE TRAVEL ACROSS THE AREA, ESPECIALLY ALONG HIGHWAY 12. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 10 INCHES ALONG AND NORTH OF HIGHWAY 12 AND IN GEORGETOWN LAKE. 3 TO 6 INCHES ELSEWHERE. * WINDS: EAST WINDS TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING GUSTING UP TO 40 MPH. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: BUTTE, GEORGETOWN LAKE, HIGHWAY 12 GARRISON TO ELLISTON, HOMESTAKE PASS, AND MACDONALD PASS $$ IDZ005-006-311145- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 345 AM PST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 2000 FEET... * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT, AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH TUESDAY. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 8 TO 14 INCHES WITH HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE OVER THE TERRAIN. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: ELK RIVER, HIGHWAY 11 PIERCE TO HEADQUARTERS, PIERCE, DIXIE, ELK CITY, AND HIGHWAY 12 LOWELL TO LOLO PASS $$ IDZ007-311145- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 345 AM PST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT ABOVE 2000 FEET... * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT, AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH TUESDAY. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 7 INCHES FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2000 FEET. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: CAMAS PRAIRIE, GRANGEVILLE AND VICINITY, AND GREER GRADE $$
864 WWUS45 KMSO 301907 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT 1207 PM MST MON JAN 30 2017 MTZ004-043-010000- /O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0004.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 1207 PM MST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH THE TUESDAY MORNING COMMUTE. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL WILL LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 5 TO 9 INCHES IN THE VALLEYS, WITH OVER A FOOT POSSIBLE IN THE HIGHER TERRAIN. A NARROW AREA OF HEAVIER SNOW WILL BE POSSIBLE. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: EVARO HILL, HIGHWAY 200 THOMPSON FALLS TO PLAINS, HIGHWAY 200 TROUT CREEK TO HERON, I-90 LOOKOUT PASS TO HAUGAN, HIGHWAY 200 BONNER TO GREENOUGH, HIGHWAY 83 SEELEY LAKE TO CONDON, AND I-90 EAST MISSOULA TO BEARMOUTH $$ MTZ005-010000- /O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0004.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 1207 PM MST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY FOR BITTERROOT VALLEY AND MISSOULA... THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH THE TUESDAY MORNING COMMUTE. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL WILL LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS DURING THE TUESDAY MORNING COMMUTE. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 5 TO 9 INCHES FOR THE MISSOULA VALLEY TO THE NORTHERN BITTERROOT VALLEY. 4 TO 6 INCHES ARE EXPECTED FOR THE SOUTHERN BITTERROOT VALLEYS. * WINDS: EAST WINDS GUSTING UP TO 30 MPH OUT OF HELLGATE CANYON WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY EVENING INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE PERIODS OF BLOWING SNOW. $$ MTZ007-010000- /O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0004.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 1207 PM MST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH THE TUESDAY MORNING COMMUTE. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL WILL LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. GUSTY EASTERLY WINDS LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING WILL MAKES CONDITIONS WORSE FOR LOCATIONS ALONG HIGHWAY 12 FROM GARRISON TO MACDONALD PASS AND HIGHWAY 200 FROM CLEARWATER JUNCTION TO OVANDO. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 5 TO 10 INCHES ALONG AND NORTH OF HIGHWAY 12 AND IN GEORGETOWN LAKE. 4 TO 8 INCHES ELSEWHERE. * WINDS: EAST WINDS TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING GUSTING UP TO 40 MPH. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: BUTTE, GEORGETOWN LAKE, HIGHWAY 12 GARRISON TO ELLISTON, HOMESTAKE PASS, AND MACDONALD PASS $$ MTZ006-010000- /O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0007.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 1207 PM MST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY FOR HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL PASS AND LOLO PASS... THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP MONDAY NIGHT, AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH TUESDAY. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 4 TO 6 INCHES POSSIBLE, UP TO 10 INCHES AT LOLO PASS. $$ MTZ003-010000- /O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0007.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 1207 PM MST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * IMPACTS/TIMING: LIGHT SNOW WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT AND MAY BECOME MODERATE AT TIMES THROUGH THE TUESDAY MORNING COMMUTE. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. THE WORSE CONDITIONS WILL BE IN THE MISSION VALLEY AND NOT SO MUCH NORTH OF FLATHEAD LAKE * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 2 TO 5 INCHES FOR THE FLATHEAD VALLEY. 4 TO 8 INCHES FOR THE MISSION VALLEY. * WINDS: NORTHEAST TO EAST WINDS GUSTING UP TO 30 MPH OUT OF BADROCK CANYON WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY EVENING INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE PERIODS OF BLOWING SNOW. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: FLATHEAD LAKE, FLATHEAD VALLEY, MISSION VALLEY, AND POLSON $$ IDZ005-006-010000- /O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0007.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 1107 AM PST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET... THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT, AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH TUESDAY. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 6 TO 12 INCHES WITH HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE OVER THE TERRAIN. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: ELK RIVER, HIGHWAY 11 PIERCE TO HEADQUARTERS, PIERCE, DIXIE, ELK CITY, AND HIGHWAY 12 LOWELL TO LOLO PASS $$ IDZ007-010000- /O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0007.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 1107 AM PST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET... THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * IMPACTS/TIMING: MODERATE SNOW WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT, AND MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH TUESDAY. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 7 INCHES FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2000 FEET. WITH GRANGEVILLE ON THE HIGHER END OF THIS RANGE. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: CAMAS PRAIRIE, GRANGEVILLE AND VICINITY, AND GREER GRADE $$ MTZ002-010000- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0007.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 1207 PM MST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * IMPACTS/TIMING: LIGHT SNOW WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT AND MAY BECOME MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH THE TUESDAY MORNING COMMUTE. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. GUSTY EASTERLY WINDS WILL MAKE CONDITIONS WORSE AT TIMES TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 2 TO 5 INCHES FOR THE LOWER ELEVATIONS DOWN TO WEST GLACIER. 6 TO 10 INCHES FOR THE HIGHER TERRAIN AND MARIAS PASS * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: BAD ROCK CANYON, ESSEX, HIGHWAY 83 BIGFORK TO SWAN LAKE, MARIAS PASS, AND POLEBRIDGE $$ IDZ008-010000- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0007.170131T0600Z-170201T1200Z/ 1107 AM PST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET FOR WHITE BIRD GRADE... * IMPACTS/TIMING: LIGHT SNOW WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT AND MAY BECOME MODERATE TO HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH THE TUESDAY MORNING AND AFTERNOON COMMUTE. PERIODS OF INTENSE SNOWFALL MAY LEAD TO LOW VISIBILITY AND DIFFICULT TRAVEL ON AREAS ROADS. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 4 TO 8 INCHES OF SNOW FOR WHITE BIRD GRADE. $$ IDZ009-010-010000- /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0003.170201T0000Z-170202T0000Z/ 1207 PM MST MON JAN 30 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * IMPACTS/TIMING: A BOUNDARY OF INTENSE SNOW MAY STALL OVER THE NORTHERN PORTIONS OF LEMHI COUNTY THAT WILL PRODUCE HEAVY SNOW AT TIMES FROM LOST TRAIL PASS TO JUST SOUTH OF SALMON. THE TIME PERIOD FOR THE HEAVIEST SNOW APPEARS TO BE TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 5 TO 9 INCHES WITH HIGHER AMOUNTS NEAR LOST TRAIL PASS. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE: SHOUP, BANNOCK PASS, HIGHWAY 28 TENDOY TO LONE PINE, HIGHWAY 93 LOST TRAIL PASS TO GIBBONSVILLE, LEMHI PASS, AND SALMON $$
994 WWUS45 KMSO 072142 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 242 PM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 MTZ004-082145- /O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0001.170308T0000Z-170309T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0003.170308T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 242 PM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * Periods of moderate to heavy snow will be on the increase this evening and will cause hazardous travel through Wednesday morning. The heaviest period of snow will be overnight tonight where snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inch per hour is possible. The heavy snow will cause roads to become snow covered and near zero visibility should be expected at times. * Snow accumulations: 10 to 14 inches near Lookout pass. 4 to 7 inches for valleys. * Winds: Southwest winds 15-25 mph with locally higher gusts across ridge tops $$ MTZ006-082145- /O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0001.170308T0000Z-170309T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0003.170308T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 242 PM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY FOR HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL PASS AND LOLO PASS... * Periods of moderate to heavy snow will be on the increase this evening and will cause hazardous travel through Wednesday morning. The heaviest period of snow will be overnight tonight where snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inch per hour is possible. The heavy snow will cause roads to become snow covered and near zero visibility should be expected at times. * Snow accumulations: 10 to 14 inches near Lolo pass. 6 to 9 inches for Lost Trail pass. * Winds: Southwest winds 15-25 mph with locally higher gusts across ridge tops $$ MTZ043-082145- /O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0001.170308T0000Z-170309T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0003.170308T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 242 PM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * Periods of moderate to heavy snow will be on the increase this evening and will cause hazardous travel through Wednesday morning. The heaviest period of snow will be overnight tonight after midnight through early Wednesday morning, where snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inch per hour is possible. The heavy snow will cause roads to become snow covered and near zero visibility should be expected at times. * Snow accumulations: 5 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts for the Seeley-Swan valleys. 10 to 14 inches for mountains. $$ IDZ005-006-082145- /O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0001.170308T0000Z-170309T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.170308T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 142 PM PST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * Periods of moderate to heavy snow will be on the increase this evening and will cause hazardous travel through Wednesday morning. The heaviest period of snow will be overnight tonight, where snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour is possible. The moderate to heavy snow will cause roads to become snow covered and limited visibility should be expected at times. * Snow accumulations: 4 to 8 inches for valleys above 3000 feet. 8 to 14 inches for mountains. $$ MTZ003-082145- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.170308T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 242 PM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * Periods of moderate snow will be on the increase this evening and will cause slick travel through the Wednesday morning commute. The greatest period of snow will be overnight tonight and should begin to taper off by Wednesday morning. * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches for the Flathead valleys. 1 to 3 inches for Mission valleys. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic airmass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a possible focal point for heavy snow and low visibility along Highway 2 as far west as the Flathead Valley. The worst of travel impacts from snow through Friday midday are possible throughout the Flathead Valley, with snow accumulations in the 4 to 7 inch range possible. * Locations impacted include: Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley. $$ MTZ002-082145- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.170308T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 242 PM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * Periods of moderate to heavy snow will be on the increase this evening and will cause hazardous travel through Wednesday morning. The heaviest period of snow will be overnight tonight after midnight through early Wednesday morning, where snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inch per hour is possible. The heavy snow will cause roads to become snow covered and near zero visibility should be expected at times especially over Marias pass. * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches for valleys. 6 to 10 inches for Marias pass. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic airmass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a possible focal point for heavy snow, blowing snow, and low visibility along Highway 2 as far west as the Flathead Valley. The worst of travel impacts from snow through Friday midday are possible near Marias Pass, with snow accumulations in the 8 to 12 inch range possible. * Locations impacted include: Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge $$ MTZ001-081800- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.170308T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 242 PM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * Periods of moderate snow will be on the increase this evening and will cause slick travel through the Wednesday morning commute. The greatest period of snow will be overnight tonight and should begin to taper off by Wednesday morning. * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches for valleys. 6 to 8 inches for mountains. * Locations impacted include: Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish $$ MTZ007-081800- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.170308T0300Z-170308T1800Z/ 242 PM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * Periods of light to moderate snow will be on the increase tonight and should cause slick travel through the Wednesday morning commute. Winds will also be on the increase during the morning which could cause blowing snow over MacDonald pass. * Snow accumulations: 2 to 5 inches along the corridor from Ovando to MacDonald pass. 1 to 3 inches elsewhere. * Winds: southwest 15-30 mph with higher gusts * Locations impacted include: Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass $$
049 WWUS45 KMSO 081110 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 410 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 MTZ004-081800- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 410 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * Periods of moderate to heavy snow will cause roads to become snow covered with near zero visibility at times. * Snow accumulations: 10 to 14 inches near Lookout Pass. 4 to 7 inches for valleys. * Winds: Southwest 15-25 mph with locally higher gusts across ridge tops. $$ MTZ006-081800- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 410 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING FOR HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL PASS AND LOLO PASS... * Periods of moderate to heavy snow will cause roads to become snow covered with near zero visibility at times. * Snow accumulations: 10 to 14 inches near Lolo Pass. 6 to 9 inches for Lost Trail pass. * Winds: Southwest 15-25 mph with locally higher gusts across ridge tops. $$ MTZ043-081800- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 410 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * Periods of moderate to heavy snow will cause roads to become snow covered with near zero visibility at times. * Snow accumulations: 5 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts for the Seeley-Swan valleys. 10 to 14 inches for mountains. $$ MTZ001-091115- /O.EXA.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 410 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * This morning: Periods of moderate snow will create difficult driving conditions due to snow covered road surfaces. * Snow accumulations through this morning: 3 to 6 inches for valleys. 6 to 10 inches for Marias Pass. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic air mass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow, blowing snow, and low visibility. The worst travel impacts are expected to begin late Thursday night and persist into Friday morning. Heaviest snow will fall generally north of US-2 with 8 to 12 inches, locally up to 16 inches possible by Friday afternoon. * Locations impacted include: Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish $$ MTZ003-091115- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 410 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * This morning: Periods of moderate snow will create difficult driving conditions due to snow covered road surfaces. * Snow accumulations through this morning: 3 to 6 inches for the Flathead valleys. 1 to 3 inches for Mission valleys. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic airmass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow and low visibility along Highway 2 as far west as the Flathead Valley. The worst of travel impacts from snow are expected to begin late Thursday night and linger into Friday morning. Snow accumulations in the 6 to 12 inch range are possible by Friday afternoon. * Locations impacted include: Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson $$ MTZ002-091115- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 410 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * This morning: Periods of moderate snow will create difficult driving conditions due to snow covered road surfaces, especially along Highway 2 from near Essex to Marias Pass, where visibility will be reduced for periods of time. * Snow accumulations through this morning: 3 to 6 inches for valleys. 6 to 10 inches for Marias pass. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic airmass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow, blowing snow, and low visibility along Highway 2 as far west as the Flathead Valley. The worst travel impacts are expected to begin late Thursday afternoon and persist through Friday. Travel over Marias Pass will be particularly dangerous at times due to heavy snow and blowing snow. Total accumulations in the 12 to 18 inch range are possible with up to around 2 feet possible across the highest terrain. * Locations impacted include: Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge $$ IDZ005-006-081800- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 310 AM PST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * Periods of moderate snow will create difficult driving conditions due to snow covered road surfaces. * Snow accumulations: 4 to 8 inches for valleys above 3000 feet. 8 to 14 inches for mountains. $$ MTZ007-081800- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 410 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * Periods of moderate snow will create difficult driving conditions due to snow covered road surfaces. * Snow accumulations: 2 to 5 inches along the corridor from Ovando to MacDonald pass. 1 to 3 inches elsewhere. * Winds: Southwest 15-30 mph with higher gusts over MacDonald Pass. * Locations impacted include: Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass $$
595 WWUS45 KMSO 081432 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 732 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 MTZ004-081800- /O.CAN.KMSO.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 732 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Missoula has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. * Snow intensities have decreased but light to moderate snow will continue to impact area roads. Off and on snow showers will create variable road conditions with everything from wet, slushy to snow covered roads throughout this morning. * Snow accumulations: An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow. $$ MTZ006-081800- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 732 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING FOR HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL PASS AND LOLO PASS... * Periods of moderate to heavy snow will cause roads to become snow covered with near zero visibility at times. * Snow accumulations: 10 to 14 inches near Lolo Pass. 6 to 9 inches for Lost Trail pass. * Winds: Southwest 15-25 mph with locally higher gusts across ridge tops. $$ MTZ043-081800- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 732 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * Periods of moderate to heavy snow will cause roads to become snow covered with near zero visibility at times. * Snow accumulations: 5 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts for the Seeley-Swan valleys. 10 to 14 inches for mountains. $$ MTZ003-091445- /O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 732 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * This morning: Snow has ended for the Flathead and Mission valleys but slick roads will continue through the morning commute. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic airmass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow and low visibility along Highway 2 as far west as the Flathead Valley. The worst of travel impacts from snow are expected to begin late Thursday night and linger into Friday morning. Snow accumulations in the 6 to 12 inch range are possible by Friday afternoon. * Locations impacted include: Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson $$ MTZ001-091445- /O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 732 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * This morning: Snow has ended, but slick roads will continue through the morning commute. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic air mass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow, blowing snow, and low visibility. The worst travel impacts are expected to begin late Thursday night and persist into Friday morning. Heaviest snow will fall generally north of US-2 with 8 to 12 inches, locally up to 16 inches possible by Friday afternoon. * Locations impacted include: Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish $$ MTZ002-091445- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 732 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * This morning: Periods of moderate snow will create difficult driving conditions due to snow covered road surfaces, especially along Highway 2 from near Essex to Marias Pass, where visibility will be reduced for periods of time. * Snow accumulations through this morning: 3 to 6 inches for valleys. 6 to 10 inches for Marias pass. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic airmass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow, blowing snow, and low visibility along Highway 2 as far west as the Flathead Valley. The worst travel impacts are expected to begin late Thursday afternoon and persist through Friday. Travel over Marias Pass will be particularly dangerous at times due to heavy snow and blowing snow. Total accumulations in the 12 to 18 inch range are possible with up to around 2 feet possible across the highest terrain. * Locations impacted include: Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge $$ IDZ005-006-081800- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 632 AM PST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * Periods of moderate snow will create difficult driving conditions due to snow covered road surfaces. * Snow accumulations: 4 to 8 inches for valleys above 3000 feet. 8 to 14 inches for mountains. $$ MTZ007-081800- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 732 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * Periods of moderate snow will create difficult driving conditions due to snow covered road surfaces. * Snow accumulations: 2 to 5 inches along the corridor from Ovando to MacDonald pass. 1 to 3 inches elsewhere. * Winds: Southwest 15-30 mph with higher gusts over MacDonald Pass. * Locations impacted include: Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass $$
037 WWUS45 KMSO 081550 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 850 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 MTZ003-091600- /O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 850 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING... * This morning: Snow has ended for the Flathead and Mission valleys and roads should begin to improve as temperatures warm throughout the day today. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic airmass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow and low visibility along Highway 2 as far west as the Flathead Valley. The worst of travel impacts from snow are expected to begin late Thursday night and linger into Friday morning. Snow accumulations in the 6 to 12 inch range are possible by Friday afternoon. * Locations impacted include: Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson $$ MTZ001-091600- /O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 850 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING... * This morning: Snow has ended and roads should begin to improve as temperatures warm throughout the day today. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic air mass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow, blowing snow, and low visibility. The worst travel impacts are expected to begin late Thursday night and persist into Friday morning. Heaviest snow will fall generally north of US-2 with 8 to 12 inches, locally up to 16 inches possible by Friday afternoon. * Locations impacted include: Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish $$ MTZ006-081800- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 850 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING FOR HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL PASS AND LOLO PASS... * Periods of moderate to heavy snow will cause roads to become snow covered with near zero visibility at times. * Snow accumulations: 10 to 14 inches near Lolo Pass. 6 to 9 inches for Lost Trail pass. * Winds: Southwest 15-25 mph with locally higher gusts across ridge tops. $$ MTZ043-081800- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 850 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * Periods of moderate to heavy snow will cause roads to become snow covered with near zero visibility at times. * Snow accumulations: 5 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts for the Seeley-Swan valleys. 10 to 14 inches for mountains. $$ MTZ002-091600- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 850 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * This morning: Periods of moderate snow will create difficult driving conditions due to snow covered road surfaces, especially along Highway 2 from near Essex to Marias Pass, where visibility will be reduced for periods of time. * Snow accumulations through this morning: 3 to 6 inches for valleys. 6 to 10 inches for Marias pass. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic airmass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow, blowing snow, and low visibility along Highway 2 as far west as the Flathead Valley. The worst travel impacts are expected to begin late Thursday afternoon and persist through Friday. Travel over Marias Pass will be particularly dangerous at times due to heavy snow and blowing snow. Total accumulations in the 12 to 18 inch range are possible with up to around 2 feet possible across the highest terrain. * Locations impacted include: Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge $$ MTZ004-081800- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 850 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... The National Weather Service in Missoula has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. * Snow intensities have decreased but light to moderate snow will continue to impact area roads. Off and on snow showers will create variable road conditions with everything from wet, slushy to snow covered roads throughout this morning. * Snow accumulations: An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow. $$ IDZ005-006-081800- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 750 AM PST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * Periods of moderate snow will create difficult driving conditions due to snow covered road surfaces. * Snow accumulations: 4 to 8 inches for valleys above 3000 feet. 8 to 14 inches for mountains. $$ MTZ007-081800- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 850 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * Periods of moderate snow will create difficult driving conditions due to snow covered road surfaces. * Snow accumulations: 2 to 5 inches along the corridor from Ovando to MacDonald pass. 1 to 3 inches elsewhere. * Winds: Southwest 15-30 mph with higher gusts over MacDonald Pass. * Locations impacted include: Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass $$
710 WWUS45 KMSO 081757 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 1057 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 MTZ006-081900- /O.EXP.KMSO.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 1057 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING FOR HIGHWAY 93 SULA TO LOST TRAIL PASS AND LOLO PASS... * Snow is on the decrease with mainly light snow showers expected through the rest of the afternoon. Daytime temperatures should lead to improved road conditions this afternoon. Another winter storm will begin to move in tonight and additional highlights may be needed. $$ MTZ043-081900- /O.EXP.KMSO.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 1057 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * Snow is on the decrease with mainly light snow showers expected through the rest of the afternoon. Daytime temperatures should lead to improved road conditions this afternoon. Another winter storm will begin to move in tonight and additional highlights may be needed. * Locations impacted include: Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth $$ MTZ002-091800- /O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 1057 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * Snow is on the decrease with mainly light snow showers expected through the rest of the afternoon. Daytime temperatures should lead to improved road conditions this afternoon. Another winter storm will begin to move in tonight and additional highlights may be needed. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic airmass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow, blowing snow, and low visibility along Highway 2 as far west as the Flathead Valley. The worst travel impacts are expected to begin late Thursday afternoon and persist through Friday. Travel over Marias Pass will be particularly dangerous at times due to heavy snow and blowing snow. Total accumulations in the 12 to 18 inch range are possible with up to around 2 feet possible across the highest terrain. * Locations impacted include: Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge $$ MTZ004-081900- /O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 1057 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * Snow is on the decrease with mainly light snow showers expected through the rest of the afternoon. Daytime temperatures should lead to improved road conditions for this afternoon. Another winter storm will begin to move in tonight and additional highlights may be needed. * Locations impacted include: Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and I- 90 Lookout Pass to Haugan $$ IDZ005-006-081900- /O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 957 AM PST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * Snow is on the decrease with mainly light snow showers expected through the rest of the afternoon. Daytime temperatures should lead to improved road conditions for this afternoon. Another winter storm will begin to move in tonight and additional highlights may be needed. * Locations impacted include: Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass $$ MTZ007-081900- /O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/ 1057 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * Snow is on the decrease with mainly light snow showers expected through the rest of the afternoon. Daytime temperatures should lead to improved road conditions for this afternoon. Another winter storm will begin to move in tonight and additional highlights may be needed. * Locations impacted include: Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass $$ MTZ003-091800- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 1057 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic airmass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow and low visibility along Highway 2 as far west as the Flathead Valley. The worst of travel impacts from snow are expected to begin late Thursday night and linger into Friday morning. Snow accumulations in the 6 to 12 inch range are possible by Friday afternoon. * Locations impacted include: Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson $$ MTZ001-091800- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 1057 AM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic air mass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow, blowing snow, and low visibility. The worst travel impacts are expected to begin late Thursday night and persist into Friday morning. Heaviest snow will fall generally north of US-2 with 8 to 12 inches, locally up to 16 inches possible by Friday afternoon. * Locations impacted include: Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish $$
038 WWUS45 KMSO 082104 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 204 PM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 MTZ003-092115- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.170309T0300Z-170309T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 204 PM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MST THURSDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will develop later this evening and last throughout the night causing snow accumulations on area roadways. The region should anticipate slick road conditions tonight and through the morning commute. * Snow accumulations: 1 to 3 inches. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic airmass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow and low visibility along Highway 2 as far west as the Flathead Valley. The worst of travel impacts from snow are expected to begin late Thursday night and linger into Friday morning. Snow accumulations in the 6 to 12 inch range are possible by Friday afternoon. * Locations impacted include: Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson $$ MTZ002-092115- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.170309T0300Z-170309T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 204 PM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MST THURSDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will develop later this evening and last throughout the night causing decent snow accumulations. The region should anticipate slick road conditions tonight and through the morning commute. * Snow accumulations: 2 to 6 inches * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic airmass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow, blowing snow, and low visibility along Highway 2 as far west as the Flathead Valley. The worst travel impacts are expected to begin late Thursday afternoon and persist through Friday. Travel over Marias Pass will be particularly dangerous at times due to heavy snow and blowing snow. Total accumulations in the 12 to 18 inch range are possible with up to around 2 feet possible across the highest terrain. * Locations impacted include: Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge $$ MTZ001-092115- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.170309T0300Z-170309T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 204 PM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MST THURSDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will develop later this evening and last throughout the night causing snow accumulations on area roadways. The region should anticipate slick road conditions tonight and through the morning commute. * Snow accumulations: 1 to 3 inches. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic air mass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow, blowing snow, and low visibility. The worst travel impacts are expected to begin late Thursday night and persist into Friday morning. Heaviest snow will fall generally north of US-2 with 8 to 12 inches, locally up to 16 inches possible by Friday afternoon. * Locations impacted include: Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish $$ IDZ005-006-009-010-MTZ004-006-091700- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.170309T0100Z-170309T1700Z/ 204 PM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 /104 PM PST Wed Mar 8 2017/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MST /5 PM PST/ THIS EVENING TO 10 AM MST /9 AM PST/ THURSDAY... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will increase in intensity later this evening and last throughout the night causing snow accumulations. The region should anticipate slick road conditions tonight and through the morning commute. * Snow accumulations: 6 to 12 inches of mountain passes. 4 to 9 inches in high valley locations with 1 to 2 inches in the lower elevations. * Locations impacted include: Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, Salmon, Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and Lolo Pass $$ MTZ005-091600- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.170309T0300Z-170309T1600Z/ 204 PM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MST THURSDAY FOR BITTERROOT VALLEY AND MISSOULA... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will develop later this evening and last throughout the night causing snow accumulations on area roadways. The region should anticipate slick road conditions tonight and through the morning commute. * Snow accumulations: 1 to 3 inches. $$ MTZ007-043-091600- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.170309T0300Z-170309T1600Z/ 204 PM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MST THURSDAY... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will increase in intensity later this evening and last throughout the night causing snow accumulations. The region should anticipate slick road conditions tonight and through the morning commute. * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. * Locations impacted include: Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, MacDonald Pass, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I- 90 East Missoula to Bearmouth $$
048 WWUS45 KMSO 090448 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 948 PM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 IDZ007-091600- /O.EXA.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170309T1600Z/ 848 PM PST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THURSDAY... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will continue for the next several hours, eventually changing to rain for lower elevations. Snow levels currently in the 2500 ft range will slowly rise to 4000 feet throughout the night. Additional accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are likely on grade roadways before temperatures warm. * Locations impacted include: Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer Grade $$ MTZ003-100500- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170309T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 948 PM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THURSDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will last throughout the night causing snow accumulations on area roadways. The region should anticipate slick road conditions tonight and through the morning commute. * Snow accumulations: 1 to 3 inches. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic airmass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow and low visibility along Highway 2 as far west as the Flathead Valley. The worst of travel impacts from snow are expected to begin late Thursday night and linger into Friday morning. Snow accumulations in the 6 to 12 inch range are possible by Friday afternoon. * Locations impacted include: Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson $$ MTZ002-100500- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170309T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 948 PM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THURSDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will last throughout the night causing widespread snow accumulations. The region should anticipate slick road conditions tonight and through the morning commute. * Snow accumulations: 2 to 6 inches * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic airmass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow, blowing snow, and low visibility along Highway 2 as far west as the Flathead Valley. The worst travel impacts are expected to begin late Thursday afternoon and persist through Friday. Travel over Marias Pass will be particularly dangerous at times due to heavy snow and blowing snow. Total accumulations in the 12 to 18 inch range are possible with up to around 2 feet possible across the highest terrain. * Locations impacted include: Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge $$ MTZ001-100500- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170309T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 948 PM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THURSDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will last throughout the night causing snow accumulations on area roadways. The region should anticipate slick road conditions tonight and through the morning commute. * Snow accumulations: 1 to 3 inches. * THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MIDDAY: An arctic air mass will move over the Continental Divide, providing a focal point for heavy snow, blowing snow, and low visibility. The worst travel impacts are expected to begin late Thursday night and persist into Friday morning. Heaviest snow will fall generally north of US-2 with 8 to 12 inches, locally up to 16 inches possible by Friday afternoon. * Locations impacted include: Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish $$ IDZ005-006-009-010-MTZ004-006-091700- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170309T1700Z/ 948 PM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 /848 PM PST Wed Mar 8 2017/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST /9 AM PST/ THURSDAY... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will last throughout the night causing widespread snow accumulations. The region should anticipate slick road conditions tonight and through the morning commute. * Snow accumulations: 6 to 12 inches of mountain passes. 4 to 9 inches in high valley locations with 1 to 2 inches in the lower elevations. * Locations impacted include: Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, Salmon, Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and Lolo Pass $$ MTZ005-091600- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170309T1600Z/ 948 PM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THURSDAY FOR BITTERROOT VALLEY AND MISSOULA... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will develop later this evening and last throughout the night causing snow accumulations on area roadways. The region should anticipate slick road conditions tonight and through the morning commute. * Snow accumulations: 1 to 3 inches. $$ MTZ007-043-091600- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170309T1600Z/ 948 PM MST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THURSDAY... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will increase in intensity later this evening and last throughout the night causing snow accumulations. The region should anticipate slick road conditions tonight and through the morning commute. * Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches. * Locations impacted include: Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, MacDonald Pass, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I- 90 East Missoula to Bearmouth $$
393 WWUS45 KMSO 091106 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 406 AM MST Thu Mar 9 2017 MTZ002-003-101115- /O.CAN.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170309T1600Z/ /O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0009.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 406 AM MST Thu Mar 9 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * Impacts/Timing: Snow intensity has tapered off quite a bit overnight. And while occasional light snow is still to be expected today, the Advisory is no longer necessary. * However, heavier snowfall will return to the area late this afternoon and persist through Friday morning. The combination of snow and gusty east winds will produce dangerous conditions tonight into Friday morning. Thus the Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning. * Snow accumulations: Today...Up to 2 inches. Tonight through Friday...8 to 14 inches with up to 2 feet possible throughout the higher terrain and over Marias Pass. The main exception will be across the southern Mission Valley...Ronan southward...where 2 to 5 inches are likely. * Locations impacted include: Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, Polebridge, Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson $$ MTZ001-101115- /O.CAN.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170309T1600Z/ /O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0002.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0009.170310T0000Z-170310T1800Z/ 406 AM MST Thu Mar 9 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * Impacts/Timing: Light snow will linger throughout the day. However any impacts are likely to remain below Advisory criteria. * However, heavier snowfall will return to the area late this afternoon and persist through Friday morning. The combination of snow and gusty east winds will produce dangerous conditions tonight into Friday morning, especially for those traveling along US-2 and US-93. Thus the Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning. * Snow accumulations: Up to 2 inches today. Tonight through Friday...6 to 12 inches with up to 18 inches over the higher terrain. Accumulations could run heavier or perhaps turn quite wet depending upon the overall progression of warm air Friday morning. * Locations impacted include: Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish $$ IDZ005-006-009-010-MTZ004-006-091700- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170309T1700Z/ 406 AM MST Thu Mar 9 2017 /306 AM PST Thu Mar 9 2017/ ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST /9 AM PST/ THIS MORNING... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will continue through the morning producing a slick and slushy commute. * Snow accumulations: An additional 1 to 2 inches in the valleys with up to 4 additional inches throughout the higher terrain. * Locations impacted include: Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, Salmon, Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and Lolo Pass $$ MTZ005-091600- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170309T1600Z/ 406 AM MST Thu Mar 9 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS MORNING FOR BITTERROOT VALLEY AND MISSOULA... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will continue through the morning producing a slick and slushy commute. Accumulations have been most notable just above the valley floor on the benches. * Snow accumulations: An additional inch or so on the valley bottom with up to 2 inches on the benches. $$ MTZ007-043-091600- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170309T1600Z/ 406 AM MST Thu Mar 9 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS MORNING... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will continue through the morning producing a slick and slushy commute. * Snow accumulations: An additional 1 to 3 inches. * Locations impacted include: Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, MacDonald Pass, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I- 90 East Missoula to Bearmouth $$ IDZ007-091600- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-170309T1600Z/ 306 AM PST Thu Mar 9 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING... * Impacts/Timing: Snow will continue through the morning producing a slick and slushy commute. * Snow Accumulation: An additional 1 to 2 inches, especially on the valley benches. * Locations impacted include: Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer Grade $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm watch 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 watch went out at Jan 29, 4:27 AM MST, 10 hours 2 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 29, 4:27 AM MST, 10 hours 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Missoula MT
427 AM MST Sun Jan 29 2017
...Widespread Accumulating Snow Monday Night through Wednesday...
.DISCUSSION...Patchy fog with cool morning temperatures will be
the biggest impacts today. Clouds looks to be plentiful as
moisture flows through the ridge of high pressure currently
located over the Northern Rockies. By Monday, the ridge will
flatten leading to a more westerly flow pattern. A strong jet
stream moving in will provide the support for a change to a wetter
and more active pattern beginning Monday night.
A colder air mass from Canada will move into western Montana late
Monday and hover over western Montana through Friday. Moisture
from the southwest will also move into the northern Rockies. Moisture
overrunning this colder air combined with increasing instability
thanks to a 120 knot jet stream over the area will provide the
ingredients for widespread snowfall over central Idaho and western
Montana.
What is important and what is raising caution about this scenario
is a boundary of snowfall that will hover over the Northern
Rockies through much of the week as a few shots of moisture moves
through. It's looking likely that snow will occur across much of
the region and some valley locations could get hit pretty hard
with 8" of snow or more, especially in parts of west central
Montana. There is not a lot of confidence where the heaviest snow
may occur as it depends heavily on where the boundary of highest
snow intensity sets up: 50 to 100 miles could be the difference
between receiving 2" of snow or 8". Nevertheless, widespread snow
is likely across the region with Tuesday through Wednesday
morning being prime time for the most intense snow. The Mission
& Seeley/Swan Valley, the I-90 corridor from Lookout Pass to
Butte, central Idaho, and the Bitterroot Valley all have potential
for moderate to heavy snow at times. Given the uncertainty of
exactly where it sets up please stay tuned for the latest
discussions and forecasts.
Mountain locations could receive a foot or two of snow helping to
boost the currently below normal snowpack.
Thursday onward, models disagree on the placement of continued
snowfall. Some indicate locations south of I-90 could continue to
see snow for much of Thursday and Friday, but other models move
the moisture further south, primarily impacting southern Idaho.
The current forecast leads toward a blend of these two scenarios,
but forecast confidence is low given these uncertainties.
Next weekend continues to look active with periods of snow as a
trough of low pressure moves in from the West Coast.
&&
.AVIATION...A ridge of high pressure with clear skies in
northwest Montana have led to fog formation at KGPI. The current
forecast calls for this fog to remain through mid-morning. That
being said, satellite imagery shows scattered cloud cover coming
in from the west, so fog may fluctuate in density between now and
sunrise. Other locations could see some visibility reductions due
to fog, but dense fog looks less likely given current high
clouds. Fog should thin for places where it does develop by
roughly 29/1700z. Light winds and high clouds will be the norm for
this afternoon and evening.
&&
.MSO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MT...None.
ID...Air Stagnation Advisory until 8 AM PST Monday Lower Hells
Canyon/Salmon River Region...Northern Clearwater
Mountains...Orofino/Grangeville Region...Southern
Clearwater Mountains.
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.