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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Missoula, MT

February 4, 2021Clearwater County, Idaho County, Idaho

NWS Missoula, MT issued this winter storm warning at Feb 4, 2021, 12:34 PM PST for Clearwater County, Idaho County, Idaho. It took effect at Feb 4, 2021, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 18 hr. 5 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 4, 2021, 12:34 PM PST (20:34 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 4, 2021, 4:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 5, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Missoula, MT

Counties Clearwater County, ID, Idaho County, ID

The radar

The Missoula radar (KMSX), 148 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:37 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
Feb 5, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 0.53 Ene Orofino, IDTHEY THINK THE SNOW LEVEL MIGHT HAVE BEEN AROUND 1800 FEET. THEY HAD A MIX OF RAIN AND SNOW.
Feb 5, 9:00 AM PSTSNOW 64 Ne Orofino, ID
Feb 5, 9:00 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 10Elk River, IDHEAVY WET SNOW.
Feb 5, 9:00 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 11Cardiff, ID25 INCHES ON THE GROUND.
Feb 5, 10:00 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 12Pierce, ID

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, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 172 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 2021-02-04Temperature 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 2021-02-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 114 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
1202 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
78 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
114 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
247 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

505 
WWUS45 KMSO 042034
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
134 PM MST Thu Feb 4 2021

IDZ005-006-051800-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0002.210205T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
1234 PM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16
  inches. Snowfall rates of 1 inch or greater per hour likely
  between 10 pm and 6 am.
 
* WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, 
  Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Friday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

MTZ002-003-052045-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0002.210206T1900Z-210207T1900Z/
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.210205T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
West Glacier Region-Flathead/Mission Valleys-
134 PM MST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM MST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches Flathead Valley and 3 to 10
  inches elsewhere. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow
  possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches possible in
  the Flathead Valley, 6 to 12 inches elsewhere with up to 16
  inches in the high country. East winds could gust as high as 40
  mph could create near whiteout conditions along US-2.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM this 
  afternoon to 11 AM MST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

MTZ043-052045-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0002.210206T1900Z-210207T1900Z/
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.210205T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
134 PM MST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM MST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 6 to 13 inches. A period of moderate snow
  can be expected between 10 pm and 8 am. For the Winter Storm
  Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16
  inches possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM this 
  afternoon to 11 AM MST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

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

&&

$$

MTZ001-051800-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.210205T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
134 PM MST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of a trace to 2
  inches in the valleys and 3 to 5 inches above 4000 feet.

* 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 Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

MTZ006-051800-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.210205T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
134 PM MST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 13
  inches. A period of moderate snow will impact the area between
  10 pm and 8 am.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ007-051800-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.210205T0600Z-210205T1800Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
134 PM MST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches
  I-90 corridor and northward, while 2 to 4 inches around Butte.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IDZ007-051800-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.210205T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
1234 PM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 3 inches in the Camas Prairie and 3 to 12 inches above 4000
  feet.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ008-051800-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.210205T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
1234 PM PST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of a trace to 2
  inches HWY 95 and valleys and 3 to 9 inches above 4000 feet.

* WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ005-051800-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.210205T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
134 PM MST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
  Potential for moderate rates of snow between 4 am and 8 am.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ004-051800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
134 PM MST Thu Feb 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Valley locations, likely 
  to start as rain, will transition to snow overnight. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 10 inches with 6 to 12 inches at 
  Lookout Pass. A period of moderate snow can be expected from 
  10pm through 6am Friday.

* 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 Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
752 
WWUS45 KMSO 051120
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
420 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

IDZ005-006-051800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
320 AM PST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 
  16 inches. Snowfall rates of 1 inch or greater per hour likely 
  between 10 pm and 6 am.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-052000-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T2000Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
420 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. 3 to 6 inches
  above 6500 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-003-061130-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.210206T1900Z-210207T1900Z/
West Glacier Region-Flathead/Mission Valleys-
420 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches Flathead Valley and 3 to 
  10 inches elsewhere. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow 
  possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches possible 
  in the Flathead Valley, 6 to 12 inches elsewhere with up to 16 
  inches in the high country. East winds could gust as high as 
  40 mph could create near whiteout conditions along US-2.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM this 
  afternoon to 11 AM MST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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

&&

$$

MTZ043-061130-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.210206T1900Z-210207T1900Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
420 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 6 to 13 inches. A period of moderate 
  snow can be expected between 10 pm and 8 am. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 
  8 to 16 inches possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM this 
  afternoon to 11 AM MST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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

&&

$$

MTZ004-051800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
420 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Valley locations, likely 
  to start as rain, will transition to snow overnight. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 10 inches with 6 to 12 inches at 
  Lookout Pass. A period of moderate snow can be expected from 
  10pm through 6am Friday.

* 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 Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ001-051800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
420 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of a trace to 2 
  inches in the valleys and 3 to 5 inches above 4000 feet.

* 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 Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

MTZ006-051800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
420 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 13 
  inches. A period of moderate snow will impact the area between 
  10 pm and 8 am.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ007-051800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
420 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches I-90 corridor and northward, while 2 to 4 inches around 
  Butte.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IDZ007-051800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
320 AM PST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches in the Camas Prairie and 3 to 12 inches above 
  4000 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ008-051800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
320 AM PST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of a trace to 2 
  inches HWY 95 and valleys and 3 to 9 inches above 4000 feet.

* WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ005-051800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
420 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Potential for moderate rates of snow between 4 am and 
  8 am.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
292 
WWUS45 KMSO 051758
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1058 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

IDZ005-006-051900-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
958 AM PST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

Snow showers will continue but the main area of heavy snow will
continue to weaken. 

$$

MTZ002-003-061800-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.210206T1900Z-210207T1900Z/
West Glacier Region-Flathead/Mission Valleys-
1058 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible. East winds could gust 
  over 40 mph and could create near whiteout conditions along 
  US-2. Rapidly dropping temperatures could cause a rapid freeze 
  up.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MTZ043-061800-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0002.210206T1900Z-210207T1900Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1058 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16
  inches possible. East winds could gust over 40 mph and could
  create near whiteout conditions along Highway 200. Rapidly
  dropping temperatures could cause a rapid freeze up.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MTZ004-051900-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
1058 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

Snow showers will continue into the afternoon.

$$

MTZ001-051900-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
1058 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...



$$

MTZ006-051900-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1058 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

Snow showers will continue into the afternoon.

$$

MTZ007-051900-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1058 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

Snow showers will continue into the afternoon.

$$

IDZ007-051900-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
958 AM PST Fri Feb 5 2021

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

Snow showers will continue into the afternoon.

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IDZ008-051900-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
958 AM PST Fri Feb 5 2021

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

Snow showers will continue into the afternoon.

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MTZ005-051900-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T1800Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
1058 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

Snow showers will continue into the afternoon.

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IDZ009-010-052000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210205T2000Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
1058 AM MST Fri Feb 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 4, 10:07 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMSOClearwater, Idaho, Lemhi26 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Idaho, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

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.