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Winter Storm Warning 11, NWS Missoula, MT

December 14, 2021Clearwater County, Idaho County, Idaho; 4 counties in Montana

NWS Missoula, MT issued this winter storm warning at Dec 14, 2021, 6:40 AM PST for Clearwater County, Idaho County, Idaho; 4 counties in Montana. It was in force for 14 hr. 8 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
Dec 14, 2021, 6:40 AM PST (14:40 UTC)
Expired
Dec 14, 2021, 8:44 PM PST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Missoula, MT

Counties Clearwater County, ID, Idaho County, ID, Deer Lodge County, MT, Granite County, MT, Powell County, MT, Silver Bow County, MT

The radar

The Missoula radar (KMSX), 84 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:39 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
Dec 14, 7:09 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 11Grangeville, IDSOCIAL MEDIA POST WITH A PICTURE OF A RULER STUCK IN THE SNOW.
Dec 14, 7:45 AM PSTSNOW 2Kooskia, ID2 INCHES IN TOWN, ABOUT 4 INCHES ESTIMATED AT 2,400 FT OUTSIDE OF TOWN. FACEBOOK COMMENT.
Dec 14, 8:21 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 11.8Grangeville, IDSECOND REPORT FROM GRANGEVILLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH A PICTURE OF A RULER IN THE SNOW.
Dec 14, 10:15 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 81 Ese Cottonwood, IDSOCIAL MEDIA POST WITH PICTURE OF RULER IN THE SNOW AT 8 INCHES.
Dec 14, 2:35 PM PSTHEAVY SNOW 23 Nne Newcomb, MTSNOW SQUALL. KBTM REPORTED VISIBILITY BELOW 0.25 MILE AND WIND GUSTS TO 30 MPH. TEMPERATURES DROPPED FROM THE LOW 40S TO 28F AS THE SQUALL PUSHED THROUGH. BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED 2 INCHES OF SNOW IN BUTTE DURING A 30 MINUTE PERIOD.
Dec 14, 3:24 PM PSTHEAVY SNOW 24 Ene Janney, MTSNOW SQUALL. INTERSTATE 90 WAS CLOSED BETWEEN MILE MARKER 226 AND 243 EAST OF BUTTE OVER HOMESTAKE PASS FROM 424 PM TO 550PM DUE TO HEAVY SNOW. ROAD SURFACE TEMPERATURES DROPPED FROM THE UPPER 30S TO 31F AT NEARBY MTHOM MESONET STATION.
Dec 14, 3:30 PM PSTHEAVY SNOW 22 Sw Newcomb, MT2.0 INCHES OF SNOW FELL IN 30 MINUTES BETWEEN 4 AND 4:30PM. SNOW WAS ACCOMPANIED BY WINDS GUSTING TO 29 MPH. WHITE OUT CONDITIONS OCCURRED DURING THIS TIME.
Dec 14, 8:00 PM PSTHEAVY SNOW 165 Sse Grangeville, ID24 HOUR SNOWFALL OF 16 TO 20 INCHES AROUND FISH CREEK CAMPGROUND AREA.

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 12:00Z, 2.7 hours before the alert went out and 248 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 12:00Z on 2021-12-14Temperature 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, Spokane, WA at 12:00Z on 2021-12-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 45 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
922 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
71 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
45 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
4 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

929 
WWUS45 KMSO 141440
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
740 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

IDZ007-150100-
/O.UPG.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211214T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0011.211214T1440Z-211215T0100Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
640 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5
  inches on the Camas Prairie...especially around Grangeville.
  Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in the lower valleys. 

* WHERE...Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer 
  Grade.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ005-006-MTZ006-150100-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0100Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
740 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 /640 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /5 PM
PST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, 
  Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Highway 93 
  Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and Lolo Pass.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST /5 PM PST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. 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.

&&

$$

IDZ008-150100-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0100Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
640 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
  in the higher elevations. 1 to 3 inches in the lower valleys.

* WHERE...Highway 95 Slate Creek to Riggins, and White Bird 
  Grade.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ005-141800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211214T1800Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
740 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. 
  Wintry mix becoming snow for the morning commute.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ004-141800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211214T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
740 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. 
  Wintry mix becoming snow for the morning commute.

* WHERE...Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, 
  Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and I-90 Lookout Pass to 
  Haugan.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ043-141800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211214T1800Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
740 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. 
  Wintry mix becoming snow for the morning commute.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ003-141800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211214T1800Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
740 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. 
  Wintry mix becoming snow for the morning commute.

* WHERE...Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and 
  Polson.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ001-141800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211214T1800Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
740 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. 
  Wintry mix becoming snow for the morning commute.

* WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to 
  Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to 
  Whitefish.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-141800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211214T1800Z/
West Glacier Region-
740 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. 
  Wintry mix becoming snow for the morning commute.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-141800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211214T1800Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
740 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting up to 35 mph in the higher terrain and 
  from Leadore to points south.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. 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.

&&

$$

MTZ007-150000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0000Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
740 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches. Higher amounts around Anaconda possible.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
315 
WWUS45 KMSO 141838
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1138 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

IDZ007-150100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211215T0100Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
1038 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches on the Camas Prairie...especially around Grangeville. 
  Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in the lower valleys.

* WHERE...Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer 
  Grade.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ043-150100-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0067.211214T1838Z-211215T0100Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1138 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ005-006-MTZ006-150100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0100Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1138 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 /1038 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /5 PM
PST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 
  inches.

* WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, 
  Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Highway 93 
  Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and Lolo Pass.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST /5 PM PST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. 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.

&&

$$

IDZ008-150100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0100Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
1038 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches in the higher elevations. 1 to 3 inches in the lower 
  valleys.

* WHERE...Highway 95 Slate Creek to Riggins, and White Bird 
  Grade.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ007-150000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0000Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1138 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches. Higher amounts around Anaconda possible.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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 142231
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
331 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

MTZ007-150600-
/O.UPG.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMSO.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
331 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4
  inches. Roadways will freeze up this evening as temperatures 
  quickly fall after sunset. 

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ007-150100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211215T0100Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
231 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2
  inches on the Camas Prairie...especially around Grangeville.
  Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in the lower valleys.

* WHERE...Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer 
  Grade.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ005-006-MTZ006-150600-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
331 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 /231 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST /10 PM
PST/ THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, 
  Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Highway 93 
  Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and Lolo Pass.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST /10 PM PST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. 

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.

&&

$$

MTZ043-150600-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
331 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ008-150100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0100Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
231 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches in the higher elevations. 1 to 3 inches in the lower 
  valleys.

* WHERE...Highway 95 Slate Creek to Riggins, and White Bird 
  Grade.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$
402 
WWUS45 KMSO 142336
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
436 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

MTZ007-150600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
436 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches. Roadways will freeze up this evening as temperatures 
  quickly fall after sunset.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ007-150100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211215T0100Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
336 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 
  inches on the Camas Prairie...especially around Grangeville. 
  Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in the lower valleys.

* WHERE...Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer 
  Grade.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ003-150600-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0068.211214T2336Z-211215T0600Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
436 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches,
  with locally higher accumulations on the eastern shore of
  Flathead Lake. 

* WHERE...Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and 
  Polson.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ005-006-MTZ006-150600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
436 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 /336 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
/10 PM PST/ THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, 
  Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Highway 93 
  Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and Lolo Pass.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST /10 PM PST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ008-150100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0100Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
336 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches in the higher elevations. 1 to 3 inches in the lower 
  valleys.

* WHERE...Highway 95 Slate Creek to Riggins, and White Bird 
  Grade.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ043-150600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
436 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$
371 
WWUS45 KMSO 142347
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
447 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

MTZ007-150600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
447 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches. Roadways will freeze up this evening as temperatures 
  quickly fall after sunset.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ007-150100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211215T0100Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
347 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 1 inch 
  on the Camas Prairie...especially around Grangeville. Total snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in the lower valleys.

* WHERE...Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer 
  Grade.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ005-150600-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0069.211214T2347Z-211215T0600Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
447 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. Watch 
  for freezing roadways as temperatures fall below freezing this 
  evening. 

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ003-150600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
447 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, 
  with locally higher accumulations on the eastern shore of 
  Flathead Lake.

* WHERE...Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and 
  Polson.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ005-006-MTZ006-150600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
447 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 /347 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
/10 PM PST/ THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, 
  Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Highway 93 
  Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and Lolo Pass.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST /10 PM PST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ008-150100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0100Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
347 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches in the higher elevations. 1 to 3 inches in the lower 
  valleys.

* WHERE...Highway 95 Slate Creek to Riggins, and White Bird 
  Grade.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ043-150600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
447 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$
788 
WWUS45 KMSO 150041
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
541 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

IDZ007-150145-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211215T0100Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
441 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...


$$

IDZ008-150145-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0100Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
441 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

$$

MTZ007-150600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
541 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches. Roadways will freeze up this evening as temperatures 
  quickly fall after sunset.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ003-150600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
541 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, 
  with locally higher accumulations on the eastern shore of 
  Flathead Lake.

* WHERE...Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and 
  Polson.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ005-150600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
541 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. Watch 
  for freezing roadways as temperatures fall below freezing this 
  evening.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ005-006-MTZ006-150600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
541 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 /441 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST
/10 PM PST/ THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, 
  Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Highway 93 
  Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and Lolo Pass.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST /10 PM PST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ043-150600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
541 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$
118 
WWUS45 KMSO 150333
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
833 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

MTZ005-150445-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WW.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
833 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow shower activity has largely ended this evening. Watch for
areas of black ice on untreated roadways if you plan to travel.

$$

MTZ003-150445-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WW.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
833 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow shower activity has largely ended this evening. Watch for
areas of black ice on untreated roadways if you plan to travel.

$$

MTZ043-150445-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WW.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
833 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow shower activity has largely ended this evening. Watch for
areas of black ice on untreated roadways if you plan to travel.

$$

IDZ005-006-150445-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
733 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow shower activity has largely ended this evening. Watch for
areas of black ice on untreated roadways if you plan to travel.

$$

MTZ007-150600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
833 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2
  inches. Untreated roadways will continue to freeze as
  temperatures drop into the mid to low 20s. 

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ006-150600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
833 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. 

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

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.

&&

$$
502 
WWUS45 KMSO 150444
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
944 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

MTZ007-150545-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
944 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Light snow showers will continue to impact mountain passes areas during
the next few hours. Otherwise, the period of high impact winter 
weather has ended. 

$$

MTZ006-150545-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
944 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow shower activity has largely ended. A few light snow showers 
will continue to impact Lost Trail Pass the next few hours. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 14, 10:38 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMSOGranite, Lake, Missoula, Powell9 hr
Dec 14, 1:55 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementMSOSilver Bow65 min
Dec 14, 3:05 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementMSOLake55 min
Dec 14, 3:36 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMSOFlathead, Lake, Sanders4 hr
Dec 14, 3:47 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMSOMissoula, Ravalli4 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.