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Winter Storm Warning 10, NWS Missoula, MT

February 24, 2018Clearwater County, Idaho County, Idaho; Mineral County, Missoula County, Sanders County, Montana

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.

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 25, 6:00 AM PSTSNOW 23 S White Pine, MTCOCORAHS STATION MT-SN-4, 3 S WHITE PINE.
Feb 25, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 3.1Ahsahka, IDCOCORAHS STATION ID-CW-6, AHSAHKA.
Feb 25, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 5.84 Wnw Noxon, MTCOCORAHS STATION MT-SN-2, 4 WNW NOXON.
Feb 25, 7:30 AM PSTSNOW 7.8Dixie North, IDCO-OP OBSERVER STATION DXEI1, DIXIE NORTH.
Feb 25, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 3.1Woodland, IDCOCORAHS STATION ID-ID-5, WOODLAND.
Feb 25, 8:20 AM PSTSNOW 7Pierce, IDCO-OP OBSERVER STATION PIRI1, PIERCE.
Feb 25, 12:30 PM PSTHEAVY SNOW 12Lowell, IDESTIMATE 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Spokane, WA at 00:00Z on 2018-02-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Spokane, WA at 00:00Z on 2018-02-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -1 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
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

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The text

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 24, 5:50 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMSOClearwater, Idaho, Lemhi44 hr

Nearby

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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.