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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Missoula, MT

February 11, 2021Clearwater County, Idaho County, Idaho

NWS Missoula, MT issued this winter storm warning at Feb 11, 2021, 9:53 AM PST for Clearwater County, Idaho County, Idaho. It took effect at Feb 11, 2021, 1:00 PM PST. It was in force for 27 hr. 3 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 11, 2021, 9:53 AM PST (17:53 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 11, 2021, 1:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 12, 2021, 4:00 PM PST
In force
27 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 17:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 12, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 4Grangeville, ID0.29 INCHES OF SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT. 7.5 INCHES SNOW DEPTH. COCORAHS STATION ID-ID-10 GRANGEVILLE.
Feb 12, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 3Riggins, IDCO-OP OBSERVER STATION RGGI1 RIGGINS.
Feb 12, 9:04 AM PSTSNOW 6.82 W Grangeville, IDIT LET UP A LITTLE BIT AROUND 5 AM, BUT NOW IT IS HALF MILE WITH MODERATE OR HEAVY SNOW. NOT MUCH WIND.

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, 5.9 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 2021-02-11Temperature 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 2021-02-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 91 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
1784 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
109 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
91 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
248 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

774 
WWUS45 KMSO 111753
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1053 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

MTZ005-121800-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210211T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KMSO.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210211T1900Z/
/O.EXB.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.210212T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
1053 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST FRIDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills.
  Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter Weather
  Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches. Blowing and drifting of snow will also occur.

* WHERE...For wind chills: all of the Missoula and Bitterroot
  valleys will experience dangerous wind chill levels. For
  snowfall: areas from Stevensville south through Darby will
  experience the greatest impacts from snow. Blowing snow will
  impact all areas within both valleys.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 2 PM MST Friday. For 
  the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM 
  MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility and cause snow drifts over
  roadways. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

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.

&&

$$

MTZ043-121800-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-210211T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1053 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST FRIDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 60 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

IDZ007-121800-
/O.UPG.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.210211T2100Z-210212T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0004.210211T2100Z-210212T1800Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
953 AM PST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7
  inches. Blowing and drifting snow will also occur. 

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility and cause snow drifts over
  roadways. 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.

&&

$$

MTZ006-121800-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.210212T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1053 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST FRIDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. For the Winter 
  Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 
  to 5 inches. Blowing and drifting snow will also occur.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 2 PM MST Friday. For 
  the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM 
  MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility and cause snow drifts over
  roadways. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-121800-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
West Glacier Region-
1053 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 55 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MTZ007-121800-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1053 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 55 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MTZ003-121800-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
1053 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

IDZ006-121800-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.210211T2100Z-210213T0000Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-
953 AM PST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches.
  Blowing and drifting snow will also occur.

* WHERE...Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility and cause snow drifts over
  roadways. 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.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-121800-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.210211T2100Z-210213T0000Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
1053 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM MST FRIDAY...

* 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 2 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. 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.

&&

$$

IDZ008-121800-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.210211T2100Z-210213T0000Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
953 AM PST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

MTZ001-004-121800-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-Lower Clark Fork Region-
1053 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to 
  Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, Highway 93 Eureka to 
  Whitefish, Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, 
  Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and I-90 Lookout Pass to 
  Haugan.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
947 
WWUS45 KMSO 120314
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
814 PM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

IDZ008-130000-
/O.UPG.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMSO.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
714 PM PST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 7
  inches, and 8 to 10 inches over Whitebird Hill.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ005-130000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
814 PM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST FRIDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter 
  Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 
  to 3 inches. Blowing and drifting of snow will also occur.

* WHERE...For wind chills: all of the Missoula and Bitterroot 
  valleys will experience dangerous wind chill levels. For 
  snowfall: areas from Stevensville south through Darby will 
  experience the greatest impacts from snow. Blowing snow will 
  impact all areas within both valleys.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 2 PM MST Friday. For 
  the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM 
  MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility and cause snow drifts over 
  roadways. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ006-130000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
814 PM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST FRIDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. For the Winter 
  Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 
  to 5 inches. Blowing and drifting snow will also occur.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 2 PM MST Friday. For 
  the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM 
  MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility and cause snow drifts over 
  roadways. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ007-121800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210212T1800Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
714 PM PST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches. Blowing and drifting snow will also occur.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility and cause snow drifts over 
  roadways. 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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-043-122100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
West Glacier Region-Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
814 PM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 55 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

MTZ007-122100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
814 PM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 55 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

MTZ003-122100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
814 PM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IDZ006-130000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-
714 PM PST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches. Blowing and drifting snow will also occur.

* WHERE...Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility and cause snow drifts over 
  roadways. 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.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-130000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
814 PM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* 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 2 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. 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.

&&

$$

MTZ001-004-122100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-Lower Clark Fork Region-
814 PM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to 
  Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, Highway 93 Eureka to 
  Whitefish, Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, 
  Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and I-90 Lookout Pass to 
  Haugan.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$
696 
WWUS45 KMSO 121746
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1046 AM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

MTZ006-130000-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1046 AM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 
  to 5 inches. Blowing and drifting snow will also occur.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

MTZ003-131800-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210212T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KMSO.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
1046 AM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 20 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The very cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MTZ005-131800-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
1046 AM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow.
  Additional snow accumulations of one to two inches from 
  Stevensville south through Darby.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 11 AM MST Saturday. For
  the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon for
  Stevensville south through Darby.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. The very cold wind chills
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

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.

&&

$$

IDZ007-130000-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
946 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Blowing and 
  drifting snow will also occur.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility and cause snow drifts over
  roadways.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-043-131800-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/
West Glacier Region-Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1046 AM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 55 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan 
  Lake, Marias Pass, Polebridge, Highway 200 Bonner to 
  Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I-90 East 
  Missoula to Bearmouth.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MTZ007-131800-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1046 AM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 55 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

IDZ008-130000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
946 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches, and 8 
  to 10 inches over Whitebird Hill.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

MTZ001-004-131800-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-Lower Clark Fork Region-
1046 AM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 20 below 
  zero.

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

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

IDZ006-130000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-
946 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.

* WHERE...Dixie, Elk City, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. The very cold wind chills 
  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.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-130000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
1046 AM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. 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...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
619 
WWUS45 KMSO 122351
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
451 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

IDZ008-140000-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.210213T0000Z-210214T0000Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
351 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5
  inches with 6 to 8 inches over Whitebird Hill. Periods of light
  to moderate snow will continue overnight. Snow intensities are 
  expected to increase again on Saturday morning.
 
* WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region.

* WHEN...Winter Storm Warning ending at 4pm PST this afternoon,
  replaced by a Winter Weather Advisory until 4 PM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IDZ007-140000-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.210213T0000Z-210214T0000Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
351 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Periods of light to moderate snow will continue 
  overnight. Snow intensities are expected to increase again on 
  Saturday morning.

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

* WHEN...Winter Storm Warning ending at 4pm PST this afternoon,
  replaced by a Winter Weather Advisory until 4 PM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ005-131800-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
451 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

IDZ006-130100-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-
351 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

Periods of light snow will continue into Saturday. A few inches of
additional accumulation are possible.

$$

IDZ009-010-130100-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
451 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

Periods of light snow will continue into Saturday. A few inches of
additional accumulation are possible.

$$

MTZ006-130100-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210213T0000Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
451 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

Periods of light snow will continue into Saturday. A few inches of
additional accumulation are possible.

$$

MTZ002-043-131800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/
West Glacier Region-Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
451 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 55 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan 
  Lake, Marias Pass, Polebridge, Highway 200 Bonner to 
  Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I-90 East 
  Missoula to Bearmouth.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MTZ007-131800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
451 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 55 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MTZ003-131800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
451 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 20 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MTZ001-004-131800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-Lower Clark Fork Region-
451 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 20 below 
  zero.

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

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 11, 2:31 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMSOClearwater, Idaho, Lemhi61 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.