Alert archive / Montana / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 10, NWS Missoula, MT
NWS Missoula, MT issued this winter storm warning at Feb 24, 2018, 5:50 PM PST for Clearwater County, Idaho County, Idaho; Mineral County, Missoula County, Sanders County, Montana. It took effect at Feb 25, 2018, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 19 hr. 7 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
- Feb 24, 2018, 5:50 PM PST (01:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 25, 2018, 4:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 25, 2018, 11:00 PM PST
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Missoula, MT
Counties Clearwater County, ID, Idaho County, ID, Mineral County, MT, Missoula County, MT, Sanders County, MT
The radar
The Missoula radar (KMSX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:55 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 6:00 AM PST | SNOW 2 | 3 S White Pine, MT | COCORAHS STATION MT-SN-4, 3 S WHITE PINE. |
| Feb 25, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 3.1 | Ahsahka, ID | COCORAHS STATION ID-CW-6, AHSAHKA. |
| Feb 25, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 5.8 | 4 Wnw Noxon, MT | COCORAHS STATION MT-SN-2, 4 WNW NOXON. |
| Feb 25, 7:30 AM PST | SNOW 7.8 | Dixie North, ID | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION DXEI1, DIXIE NORTH. |
| Feb 25, 8:00 AM PST | SNOW 3.1 | Woodland, ID | COCORAHS STATION ID-ID-5, WOODLAND. |
| Feb 25, 8:20 AM PST | SNOW 7 | Pierce, ID | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION PIRI1, PIERCE. |
| Feb 25, 12:30 PM PST | HEAVY SNOW 12 | Lowell, ID | ESTIMATE OF OVER ONE FOOT OF SNOW DURING TODAY. THE DURATION OF THE HEAVY SNOW EVENT WAS 12 HOURS. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 00:00Z, 1.8 hours before the alert went out and 138 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
- 754 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -1 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 63 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
687 WWUS45 KMSO 250150 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 650 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 MTZ004-260600- /O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0010.180225T1200Z-180226T0700Z/ Lower Clark Fork Region- 650 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches for Lookout Pass, are expected. * WHERE...Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Alberton. * WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to midnight MST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow at Lookout Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ001-003-260600- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T1200Z-180226T0700Z/ Kootenai/Cabinet Region-Flathead/Mission Valleys- 650 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts, are expected. * WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish, Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson. * WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to midnight MST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ002-260600- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T1200Z-180226T0700Z/ West Glacier Region- 650 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with locally higher amounts, are expected. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge. * WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to midnight MST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ005-006-260600- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T1200Z-180226T0700Z/ Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains- 550 PM PST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches for Lowell and Elk City, elsewhere 9 to 13 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 11 PM PST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ007-260600- /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T1200Z-180226T0700Z/ Orofino/Grangeville Region- 550 PM PST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 11 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts, are expected. * WHERE...Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer Grade. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 11 PM PST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph on the Camas Prairie including the town of Grangeville will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
3 follow-up statements
032 WWUS45 KMSO 251033 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 333 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 MTZ004-260700- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0010.180225T1200Z-180226T0700Z/ Lower Clark Fork Region- 333 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches for Lookout Pass, are expected. A period of more intense snow bands may develop late this afternoon and evening, causing poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions. * WHERE...Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow at Lookout Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ043-261045- /O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T1800Z-180226T1500Z/ Potomac/Seeley Lake Region- 333 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected. A period of more intense snow bands may cause poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions this evening. * WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow along the Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth corridors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ005-261045- /O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T2100Z-180226T1500Z/ Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys- 333 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. A period of intense snow bands this evening may cause locally higher amounts, along with quickly changing conditions over short distances and poor visibility. * WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ006-261045- /O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T1800Z-180226T1500Z/ Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains- 333 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches for lower elevations, with 6 to 11 inches over Lolo and Lost Trail Passes, are expected. A period of more intense snow bands may cause poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions this evening. * WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ007-261045- /O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T2100Z-180226T1500Z/ Butte/Blackfoot Region- 333 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in the lower elevations, with 2 to 5 inches over Homestake and Macdonald Passes and near Georgetown Lake. A period of more intense snow bands may cause poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions later this evening and overnight. * WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, significant reductions in visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow, especially over MacDonald Pass and along I-90 between Garrison Junction and Anaconda. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ009-010-261045- /O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180226T0300Z-180226T1800Z/ Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County- 333 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with 6 to 8 inches over Lost Trail Pass, are expected. * WHERE...Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and Salmon. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ008-260700- /O.EXA.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T1200Z-180226T0700Z/ Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region- 233 AM PST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches in the lower elevations, with 3 to 5 inches over Whitebird Grade, are expected. * WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ001-003-260700- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T1200Z-180226T0700Z/ Kootenai/Cabinet Region-Flathead/Mission Valleys- 333 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. A period of more intense snow bands may cause poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions late this afternoon into the evening. * WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish, Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ002-260700- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T1200Z-180226T0700Z/ West Glacier Region- 333 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with locally higher amounts, are expected. A period of more intense snow bands may cause poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions late this afternoon into the evening. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ005-006-260700- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T1200Z-180226T0700Z/ Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains- 233 AM PST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches for Lowell and Elk City, elsewhere 9 to 13 inches, are expected. A period of more intense snow bands may cause poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions late this afternoon into the evening. * WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ007-260700- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T1200Z-180226T0700Z/ Orofino/Grangeville Region- 233 AM PST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts, are expected. A period of more intense snow bands may cause poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions late this afternoon into the evening. * WHERE...Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer Grade. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph on the Camas Prairie including the town of Grangeville will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
103 WWUS45 KMSO 251743 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 1043 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 IDZ005-006-260700- /O.EXB.KMSO.WS.W.0010.180225T1800Z-180226T0700Z/ /O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180225T1800Z/ Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains- 943 AM PST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. 2 to 3 inch per hour snow rates have been observed east of Lowell along highway 12. Similar snow rates are occurring or will occur for areas around Elk River and Pierce. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches, are expected through this evening. Periods of intense snow rates and dramatically reduced visibility will occur through the evening hours. * WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 11 PM PST this evening. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ004-260700- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180226T0700Z/ Lower Clark Fork Region- 1043 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches for Lookout Pass, are expected. A period of more intense snow bands may develop late this afternoon and evening, causing poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions. * WHERE...Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow at Lookout Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ001-003-260700- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180226T0700Z/ Kootenai/Cabinet Region-Flathead/Mission Valleys- 1043 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. A period of more intense snow bands may cause poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions late this afternoon into the evening. * WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish, Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ002-260700- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180226T0700Z/ West Glacier Region- 1043 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with locally higher amounts, are expected. A period of more intense snow bands may cause poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions late this afternoon into the evening. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ007-260700- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180226T0700Z/ Orofino/Grangeville Region- 943 AM PST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts, are expected. A period of more intense snow bands may cause poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions late this afternoon into the evening. * WHERE...Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer Grade. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph on the Camas Prairie including the town of Grangeville will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ043-261500- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T1800Z-180226T1500Z/ Potomac/Seeley Lake Region- 1043 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected. A period of more intense snow bands may cause poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions this evening. * WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow along the Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough and I- 90 East Missoula to Bearmouth corridors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ005-261500- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T2100Z-180226T1500Z/ Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys- 1043 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. A period of intense snow bands this evening may cause locally higher amounts, along with quickly changing conditions over short distances and poor visibility. * WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ006-261500- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T1800Z-180226T1500Z/ Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains- 1043 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches for lower elevations, with 6 to 11 inches over Lolo and Lost Trail Passes, are expected. A period of more intense snow bands may cause poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions this evening. * WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ007-261500- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180225T2100Z-180226T1500Z/ Butte/Blackfoot Region- 1043 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in the lower elevations, with 2 to 5 inches over Homestake and Macdonald Passes and near Georgetown Lake. A period of more intense snow bands may cause poor visibility and quickly changing road conditions later this evening and overnight. * WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, significant reductions in visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow, especially over MacDonald Pass and along I-90 between Garrison Junction and Anaconda. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ008-260700- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180226T0700Z/ Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region- 943 AM PST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches in the lower elevations, with 3 to 5 inches over Whitebird Grade, are expected. * WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ009-010-261800- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180226T0300Z-180226T1800Z/ Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County- 1043 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with 6 to 8 inches over Lost Trail Pass, are expected. * WHERE...Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and Salmon. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
973 WWUS45 KMSO 260650 WSWMSO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 1150 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 MTZ004-261500- /O.EXP.KMSO.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180226T0700Z/ /O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.180226T0700Z-180226T1500Z/ Lower Clark Fork Region- 1150 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Periods of light snow will continue for the next few hours. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. Although further precipitation amounts should be light, travel will remain difficult due to heavy snow which fell on roads Sunday evening. * WHERE...Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, at midnight MST tonight. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 AM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ005-006-261500- /O.EXP.KMSO.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180226T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0029.180226T0700Z-180226T1500Z/ Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains- 1050 PM PST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, at 11 PM PST this evening. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM PST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ001-003-260800- /O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180226T0700Z/ Kootenai/Cabinet Region-Flathead/Mission Valleys- 1150 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... Though periods of light snow will continue overnight, additional accumulations should remain light. $$ MTZ002-260800- /O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180226T0700Z/ West Glacier Region- 1150 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... Though periods of light snow will continue overnight, additional accumulations should remain light. $$ IDZ007-261500- /O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180226T1500Z/ Orofino/Grangeville Region- 1050 PM PST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. * WHERE...Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer Grade. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ009-010-270000- /O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180227T0000Z/ Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County- 1150 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches over Lost Trail Pass, are expected. * WHERE...Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and Salmon. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ008-261500- /O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180226T1500Z/ Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region- 1050 PM PST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected, particularly over Whitebird Grade. * WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ043-261500- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180226T1500Z/ Potomac/Seeley Lake Region- 1150 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ005-261500- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180226T1500Z/ Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys- 1150 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Moderate to heavy at times through early Monday morning. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected, particularly under snow bands. * WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ006-261500- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180226T1500Z/ Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains- 1150 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches over Lolo and Lost Trail Passes, are expected. * WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ007-261500- /O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-180226T1500Z/ Butte/Blackfoot Region- 1150 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Moderate to heavy at times into Monday morning. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 4 inches, are expected. The higher amounts are most likely along and north of Highway 12. * WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
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 Feb 24, 1:45 PM PST, 4 hours 5 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 24, 1:45 PM PST, 4 hours 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Missoula MT
245 PM MST Sat Feb 24 2018
.DISCUSSION...Snow showers are intensifying in eastern OR/WA this
afternoon with a passage a frontal feature. These moderate to
heavy snow showers are expected to move through north-central
Idaho and west-central Montana during this afternoon and linger
into the evening. Winds are still a factor in the Camas Prairie
and the heavy snow showers are likely to add to the poor
conditions so the Winter Storm Warning remains in effect. Snow
will taper off for most late this evening with a brief break into
early Sunday morning.
Our next winter storm still looks on track to begin to impact all
of the Northern Rockies during the day tomorrow. The higher
terrain of western Montana and north-central Idaho should see
periods of moderate to heavy snow for most of the day tomorrow,
with up to a foot or more of snow possible. Strong winds at the
ridge tops will likely downslope much of the broader valleys, such
as the Missoula/Bitterroot and Mission/Flathead Valleys for most
of the day. This will limit some of the potential snowfall amounts
for those locations. After the front passes in the late afternoon
and evening, conditions are expected to aide in the development
of snow bands. This is the period where the valleys in western
Montana, mentioned above, will see their higher chances for
accumulating snow. Generally, 3 to 5 inches of snow are expected
for the valleys of western Montana and north-central Idaho. Those
that are under one of the snow bands should see higher amounts.
Also, for those in the Camas Prairie of north-central Idaho. We do
expect gusty southwesterly winds up to 50 mph to develop in the
morning, then turning more westerly in the afternoon and slightly
lessening. In reaction to the winds, blowing and drifting snow
will be a concern for another day tomorrow. Low visibility and
slick roads could create hazardous driving conditions for a period
of time along Highway 95 from Grangeville to Cottonwood, and up to
Whitebird Hill.
Snow will become more showery in nature by Monday morning,
however, the morning commute could still be slow going from
previous snowfall the previous day.
Much of the region will see a break in the snow during the day on
Tuesday, before another storm system moves in by Wednesday and
Thursday. The details remain a little murky at this time, though
it's safe to say another round of light snow accumulations for the
valleys and moderate snow for the mountains are likely.
&&
.AVIATION...Low pressure centered in southeast WA and an
associated frontal feature will spread moderate to heavy snow
showers through north-central Idaho and west-central Montana
during the afternoon and into the evening. Visibility and ceilings
will be quite variable through this evening under the showers
through the evening. Showers will linger in the terrain but a
brief break in snow in snow is expected into the early morning
hours before the next weather system moves into the region. The
weather system for Sunday will pack more wind and moisture than
today's. Initially the terrain and southerly wind prone areas
(Grangeville, Hamilton, and Deer Lodge) will see gusty winds but
these winds are expected to mix down to most everyone during the
afternoon. Mountain and passes are expected to see moderate to
heavy snow for much of the day. Intense showers are forecast to to
organize into snow bands during the afternoon and evening so
valley locations will also have periods of moderate to heavy snow
during the afternoon and evening.
&&
.MSO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MT... Winter Weather Advisory until 5 PM MST this afternoon
Kootenai/Cabinet Region.
Winter Weather Advisory until 5 PM MST this afternoon Lower
Clark Fork Region.
ID...Winter Weather Advisory until 4 PM PST this afternoon Northern
Clearwater Mountains...Southern Clearwater Mountains.
Winter Storm Warning until 4 PM PST this afternoon
Orofino/Grangeville Region.
Winter Weather Advisory until 4 PM PST this afternoon Lower
Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region.
&&In the hours before
Local storm report, Feb 24, 11:52 AM PST, 5 hours 58 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT
1252 PM MST SAT FEB 24 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1249 PM NON-TSTM WND GST GRANGEVILLE 45.93N 116.12W
02/24/2018 E50 MPH IDAHO ID TRAINED SPOTTER
TRAINED SPOTTER CALLED WITH ESTIMATED WIND
SPEEDS SUSTAINED AROUND 35 MPH WITH GUSTS
APPROACHING 50 MPH. THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED
NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY DURING THE HEAVIER
GUSTS, DUE TO SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW. ALL OF
THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING THROUGHOUT THE DAY
SO FAR.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Missoula, MT issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 5:50 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | MSO | Clearwater, Idaho, Lemhi | 44 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.