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Winter Storm Warning 13, NWS Missoula, MT

October 7, 20194 counties in Montana

NWS Missoula, MT issued this winter storm warning at Oct 7, 2019, 2:55 PM MDT for 4 counties in Montana. It took effect at Oct 8, 2019, 8:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 11 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
Oct 7, 2019, 2:55 PM MDT (20:55 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 8, 2019, 8:00 PM MDT
Expired
Oct 9, 2019, 11:00 AM MDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Missoula, MT

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

The radar

The Missoula radar (KMSX), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Oct 8, 9:38 PM MDTSNOW 2Deer Lodge, MTLIGHT SNOW CURRENTLY FALLING.
Oct 8, 10:26 PM MDTSNOW 4Anaconda, MT3-4 INCHES OF SNOW IN ANACONDA. NO ACCUMULATION ON ROADWAYS.
Oct 9, 2:30 AM MDTSNOW 72 Sw Newcomb, MTHEAVY SNOW FALLING AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Oct 9, 5:58 AM MDTSNOW 2.82 Ese Butte, MT
Oct 9, 7:00 AM MDTSNOW 63 Wnw West Valley, MTCOCORAHS STATION MT-DL-1 7 NW ANACONDA.
Oct 9, 8:00 AM MDTSNOW 1.53 Sw Ovando, MTCOCORAHS STATION MT-PW-3 2 WSW OVANDO.
Oct 9, 11:00 AM MDTSNOW 3Skalkaho Pass, MTSKALKAHO SUMMIT SNOTEL 7,250 FT.
Oct 9, 11:00 AM MDTSNOW 49 Nw Philipsburg, MTBLACK PINE SNOTEL 7,210 FT.
Oct 9, 11:00 AM MDTSNOW 61 Nnw Butte, MTWE HAVE RECEIVED REPORTS OF 4 TO 7 INCHES IN THE BUTTE AREA.
Oct 9, 11:00 AM MDTSNOW 76 Ssw Georgetown, MTPETERSON MEADOWS SNOTEL 7,200 FT.
Oct 9, 11:00 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 128 S Janney, MTBASIN CREEK SNOTEL 7,180 FT.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Great_falls, MT (KTFX), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 225 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Great_falls, MT at 12:00Z on 2019-10-07Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Great_falls, MT at 12:00Z on 2019-10-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 199 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
3624 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
199 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
216 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

453 
WWUS45 KMSO 072055
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
255 PM MDT Mon Oct 7 2019

MTZ007-082100-
/O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0009.191008T2100Z-191010T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0013.191009T0200Z-191009T1700Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
255 PM MDT Mon Oct 7 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TUESDAY TO 11 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
  inches. Isolated amounts up to 8 inches are possible south of
  Butte. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to 
  Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday to 11 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-082100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0009.191008T1200Z-191009T1500Z/
West Glacier Region-
255 PM MDT Mon Oct 7 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 3500 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches in valleys and 5 to 12 inches in
  the higher terrain are possible. Winds could gust as high as 45
  mph.

* WHERE...Essex, Marias Pass, and Polebridge.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Rapidly dropping
  temperatures Tuesday night could result in ice on roadways.
  Blowing snow could limit visibility on Marias Pass. Strong gusty
  winds could cause tree branches to break and a few power outages
  may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
618 
WWUS45 KMSO 080517
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1117 PM MDT Mon Oct 7 2019

MTZ007-090530-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0013.191009T0200Z-191009T1700Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1117 PM MDT Mon Oct 7 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TUESDAY TO
11 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Isolated amounts up to 8 inches are possible south of 
  Butte. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to 
  Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday to 11 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-090530-
/O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0009.191008T1200Z-191009T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.191008T1800Z-191009T1500Z/
West Glacier Region-
1117 PM MDT Mon Oct 7 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches
  in the valleys and 6 to 8 inches at Marias Pass. Winds gusting 
  as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan 
  Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Rapidly dropping temperatures Tuesday night will
  result in ice on roadways between Essex and Marias Pass on U.S.
  Highway 2. Periods of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility at Marias Pass. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
145 
WWUS45 KMSO 082010
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
210 PM MDT Tue Oct 8 2019

MTZ007-091700-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0013.191009T0200Z-191009T1700Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
210 PM MDT Tue Oct 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Isolated amounts up to 8 inches are possible south of 
  Butte. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to 
  Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday to 11 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

IDZ006>008-091800-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.191009T0600Z-191009T1800Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-Orofino/Grangeville Region-
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
110 PM PDT Tue Oct 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Camas 
  Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and White Bird Grade.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous winter driving conditions with snow covered
  roadways, particularly above 3000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ004-091800-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.191009T0600Z-191009T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
210 PM MDT Tue Oct 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Evaro Hill, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Rapidly dropping temperatures and snow tonight will 
  result in ice on roadways on Evaro Hill and I-90 Lookout Pass to
  Haugan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-091800-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.191009T0600Z-191009T1800Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
210 PM MDT Tue Oct 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, 
  Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and 
  Salmon.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions with snow on roadways, 
  particularly over area mountain passes, such as Williams Creek, 
  Bannock Pass, Lost Trail Pass, and Gilmore Summit. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ006-091800-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.191009T0600Z-191009T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
210 PM MDT Tue Oct 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions with snow on roadways,
  particularly Highway 93 south of Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and
  Highway 12 near Lolo Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ002-091500-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1500Z/
West Glacier Region-
210 PM MDT Tue Oct 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 
  inches in the valleys and 6 to 8 inches at Marias Pass. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan 
  Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Rapidly dropping temperatures tonight will result in 
  ice on roadways between Essex and Marias Pass on U.S. Highway 2.
  Periods of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility 
  at Marias Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
425 
WWUS45 KMSO 090530
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1130 PM MDT Tue Oct 8 2019

MTZ007-091700-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191009T1700Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1130 PM MDT Tue Oct 8 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Isolated amounts up to 8 inches are possible south of 
  Butte. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to 
  Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday to 11 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MTZ043-091800-
/O.EXA.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.191009T0600Z-191009T1800Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1130 PM MDT Tue Oct 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley 
  Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Snowfall will impact the Wednesday morning commute.
  Pockets of blowing snow will be possible in the vicinity of
  Clearwater Junction.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ006>008-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.191009T0600Z-191009T1800Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-Orofino/Grangeville Region-
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
1030 PM PDT Tue Oct 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Camas 
  Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and White Bird Grade.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous winter driving conditions with snow 
  covered roadways, particularly above 3000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ002-091500-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1500Z/
West Glacier Region-
1130 PM MDT Tue Oct 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 
  inches in the valleys and 6 to 8 inches at Marias Pass. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan 
  Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Rapidly dropping temperatures tonight will result in 
  ice on roadways between Essex and Marias Pass on U.S. Highway 
  2. Periods of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility at Marias Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ004-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.191009T0600Z-191009T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
1130 PM MDT Tue Oct 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Evaro Hill, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Rapidly dropping temperatures and snow tonight will 
  result in ice on roadways on Evaro Hill and I-90 Lookout Pass 
  to Haugan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.191009T0600Z-191009T1800Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
1130 PM MDT Tue Oct 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, 
  Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and 
  Salmon.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions with snow on roadways, 
  particularly over area mountain passes, such as Williams 
  Creek, Bannock Pass, Lost Trail Pass, and Gilmore Summit.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ006-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.191009T0600Z-191009T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1130 PM MDT Tue Oct 8 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions with snow on roadways, 
  particularly Highway 93 south of Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and 
  Highway 12 near Lolo Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
830 
WWUS45 KMSO 090830
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
230 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

MTZ002-090930-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1500Z/
West Glacier Region-
230 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

MTZ007-091700-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191009T1700Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
230 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Isolated amounts up to 8 inches are possible south of 
  Butte. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to 
  Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday to 11 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

IDZ006>008-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-Orofino/Grangeville Region-
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
130 AM PDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Camas 
  Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and White Bird Grade.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous winter driving conditions with snow 
  covered roadways, particularly above 3000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ004-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
230 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Evaro Hill, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Rapidly dropping temperatures and snow tonight will 
  result in ice on roadways on Evaro Hill and I-90 Lookout Pass 
  to Haugan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
230 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, 
  Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and 
  Salmon.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions with snow on roadways, 
  particularly over area mountain passes, such as Williams 
  Creek, Bannock Pass, Lost Trail Pass, and Gilmore Summit.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ006-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
230 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions with snow on roadways, 
  particularly Highway 93 south of Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and 
  Highway 12 near Lolo Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ043-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
230 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley 
  Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Snowfall will impact the Wednesday morning commute. 
  Pockets of blowing snow will be possible in the vicinity of 
  Clearwater Junction.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
506 
WWUS45 KMSO 091126
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
526 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

MTZ007-091700-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191009T1700Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
526 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Isolated amounts up to 8 inches are possible south of 
  Butte. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to 
  Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday to 11 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MTZ005-091600-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1600Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
526 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1-2 inches. Icy 
  roadways and pockets of blowing snow. 
 
* WHERE...Bitterroot Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM MDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Icy roadways have been reported due to snow and
  isolated areas of blowing snow from Florence southward in the
  Bitterroot Valley. Hazardous driving conditions are expected for
  the morning commute. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ006>008-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-Orofino/Grangeville Region-
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
426 AM PDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Camas 
  Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and White Bird Grade.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous winter driving conditions with snow 
  covered roadways, particularly above 3000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ004-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
526 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Evaro Hill, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Rapidly dropping temperatures and snow tonight will 
  result in ice on roadways on Evaro Hill and I-90 Lookout Pass 
  to Haugan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
526 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, 
  Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and 
  Salmon.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions with snow on roadways, 
  particularly over area mountain passes, such as Williams 
  Creek, Bannock Pass, Lost Trail Pass, and Gilmore Summit.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ006-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
526 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions with snow on roadways, 
  particularly Highway 93 south of Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and 
  Highway 12 near Lolo Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ043-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
526 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley 
  Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Snowfall will impact the Wednesday morning commute. 
  Pockets of blowing snow will be possible in the vicinity of 
  Clearwater Junction.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
798 
WWUS45 KMSO 091551
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
951 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

MTZ005-091700-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1600Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
951 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM MDT THIS
MORNING...

$$

MTZ007-091700-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191009T1700Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
951 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches. Isolated amounts up to 8 inches are possible south of 
  Butte. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to 
  Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday to 11 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

IDZ006>008-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-Orofino/Grangeville Region-
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
851 AM PDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Camas 
  Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and White Bird Grade.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ004-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
951 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Evaro Hill, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
951 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, 
  Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and 
  Salmon.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ006-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
951 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ043-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
951 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley 
  Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
077 
WWUS45 KMSO 091648
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1048 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

MTZ007-100600-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-191009T1700Z/
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.191009T1700Z-191010T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1048 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two
  inches. The higher amounts will be at pass level such as
  Homestake and MacDonald.

* WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to 
  Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind chills
  as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ006>008-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-Orofino/Grangeville Region-
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
948 AM PDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Camas 
  Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and White Bird Grade.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ004-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
1048 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Evaro Hill, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
1048 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, 
  Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and 
  Salmon.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ006-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1048 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ043-091800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-191009T1800Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1048 AM MDT Wed Oct 9 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley 
  Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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 Oct 7, 2:40 PM MDT, 15 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 7, 2:40 PM MDT, 15 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Missoula MT
240 PM MDT Mon Oct 7 2019

...COLD, SNOWY WEATHER RETURNS LATE TUESDAY...

.DISCUSSION...The next winter weather system to affect the
northern Rockies will arrive tomorrow afternoon. Normally this
would be a very significant event for western Montana, but
considering the region already had a strong, arctic type system in
late September this system won't even be the strongest we've seen
this season for most of western Montana. The exception for Montana
will be southwest Montana and the region around Butte and across
central Idaho where it be the coldest and snowiest storm of the
season so far.

IDAHO: The cold front with this system will drop out of the north
and set up upslope flow over the Camas Prairie of central Idaho.
The current forecast timing of the front has snow starting on the
prairie Tuesday night with a few hours of moderate to heavy snow during
the Wednesday morning commute. In the early morning, it is likely
that snow will be able to accumulate on the roads, but as the sun
comes up it will be a battle between the snow rates and the
warmth of the ground to see if snow accumulates. Some slushy roads
at a minimum are likely on the prairie if they aren't snow
covered. By late morning the snow rates will drop off enough that
the snow should just melt through the day. Locations further back
in the mountains of central Idaho like Elk City and Dixie will see
4-7 inches of snow Wednesday.

Lemhi county, Idaho will receive a few more inches of snow, but
due to the later timing of the arrival of the front impacts are
expected to be minimal with the usual exceptions of Lost Trail
Pass, Williams Cr. Summit, and Gilmore Summit.

Temperatures Thursday and Friday mornings will be the coldest so
far this season in central Idaho with many locations that may have
barely seen a frost thus far dropping into the mid 20s for the
first hard freeze of the season for places like Riggins and
Orofino.

MONTANA: This storm system is supported by a strong jet stream
which will support gusty winds in northwest Montana starting
tomorrow afternoon. Most areas will see gusts in the 30 and low 40
mph range at least briefly. When the colder air starts pushing
westward, strong gusty easterly winds are expected from Eureka
south towards Flathead Lake. Our confidence is high that at least
45 mph wind gusts will be common in the wind prone areas, but
there is a chance that a few gusts to 50 mph will occur. During
the end of September storm, the winds were most likely gusting up
to 60 mph which caused more damage. This storm could cause spotty
tree damage and power outages. The strong winds should weaken by
Wednesday morning.

When the cold and snow arrive, they will hit the Continental
Divide the hardest. East winds in Glacier National Park and over
Marias Pass will cause downsloping, and the precipitation will
decrease rapidly further west of the divide. A winter weather
watch remains in effect for this area with a warning in effect
east of the Continental Divide. On Tuesday we will make the final
determination of whether to upgrade to a warning or an advisory
on the west side of the divide.

Further south around MacDonald Pass and Butte, we opted to upgrade
the watch to a warning due to higher confidence in dangerous
winter weather conditions from MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass, and
Butte and further west into the Anaconda and Pintlar mountains.

AFTER THE STORM: A ridge builds over the region to end the week
with a warming trend heading into the weekend. By next weekend
afternoon temperatures will recover into the 50s and low 60s in
western Montana and even some mid 60s in central Idaho.

&&

.AVIATION...
Gusty winds will continue this evening until about 08/0100Z.
Wind gradients relax overnight, then pick up again with frontal
passage Tuesday morning. This front arrives at KGPI around
08/1500Z and continues southward to KMSO. It arrives at KBTM and
KSMN after 08/1600Z. This feature will bring gusty winds and
precipitation, creating lowered ceilings and decreasing
visibility. KGPI and KMSO could see MVFR conditions before
08/1800Z. Beyond this time, all terminals will experience
intermittent ceiling and visibility reductions due to showers.
Precipitation will start as rain on Tuesday and shift to snow
early Wednesday morning at KBTM. Clear skies return on Thursday as
the system of low pressure responsible for unsettled weather
exits the region.

&&

.MSO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MT...Winter Storm Warning from 8 PM Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday
     night Butte/Blackfoot Region.

     Wind Advisory from 2 PM Tuesday to 9 AM MDT Wednesday
     Flathead/Mission Valleys...Kootenai/Cabinet Region.

     Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday morning through Wednesday
     morning ABOVE 3500 FEET for the West Glacier Region.

ID...None.
&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 7, 2:23 PM MDTWind AdvisoryMSOFlathead, Lake, Lincoln, Sanders36 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Montana, 2019Every winter storm warning in 2019

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.