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Winter Storm Warning 9, NWS Missoula, MT

February 25, 2021Clearwater County, Idaho County, Idaho

NWS Missoula, MT issued this winter storm warning at Feb 25, 2021, 3:16 AM PST for Clearwater County, Idaho County, Idaho. It took effect at Feb 25, 2021, 8:00 AM PST. It was in force for 31 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 25, 2021, 3:16 AM PST (11:16 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 25, 2021, 8:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 26, 2021, 2:44 PM PST
In force
31 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 11:19 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 26, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 13 Wsw Riggins, IDCOCORAHS STATION ID-ID-9 3 W RIGGINS.
Feb 26, 7:00 AM PSTSNOW 6.6Pierce, IDCO-OP OBSERVER STATION PIRI1 PIERCE.
Feb 26, 7:30 AM PSTSNOW 7.810 Sse Orogrande, IDCO-OP OBSERVER STATION DXEI1 DIXIE 1 N.
Feb 26, 8:00 AM PSTSNOW 21 E Woodland, IDCOCORAHS STATION ID-ID-5 WOODLAND.
Feb 26, 11:53 AM PSTSNOW 6Red River Hot Spring, IDFACEBOOK REPORT. BETWEEN 5 FEET AND 6 FEET OF SNOW ON THE GROUND.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 00:00Z, 11.3 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 00:00Z on 2021-02-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Spokane, WA at 00:00Z on 2021-02-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 58 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
1111 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
58 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
108 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

117 
WWUS45 KMSO 251116
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
416 AM MST Thu Feb 25 2021

IDZ005-261200-
/O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0005.210225T1500Z-210227T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0009.210225T1600Z-210227T0000Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-
316 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 12 to 20 inches, with up to three feet of snow
  above 6,000 feet. Winds gusts up to 40 mph will cause areas of
  blowing and drifting snow, particularly Thursday night into 
  Friday morning. 

* WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, and 
  Pierce.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

IDZ006-261200-
/O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0005.210225T1500Z-210227T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0009.210225T1600Z-210227T0000Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-
316 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 12 to 20 inches, with up to three feet of snow
  above 6,000 feet. Winds gusts up to 40 mph will cause areas of
  blowing and drifting snow, particularly Thursday night into 
  Friday morning. 

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Backcountry
  users are highly encouraged to reference ITD avalanche sources 
  for up to the minute information on changing conditions.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ007-261200-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.210225T1600Z-210227T0000Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
316 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snowfall accumulations of 2 to 5
  inches below 2,500 feet, including Orofino and Kooskia. Total
  snowfall accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, including bench areas
  of above Orofino, Grangeville, Woodland, and Weippe.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Gusty south winds up to 50
  mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow in the 
  vicinity of Grangeville from 9 am to 2 pm PST Thursday. 


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.

&&

$$

IDZ008-261200-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.210225T1600Z-210227T0000Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
316 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
  for Whitebird Hill and elevations above 3,000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches below 3,000 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$

MTZ001-261200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.210225T1500Z-210226T1500Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
416 AM MST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS
MORNING TO 8 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
  Localized snow bands will produce snowfall rates up to one inch
  per hour Thursday night into Friday morning.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 8 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.

&&

$$

MTZ004-261200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.210225T1500Z-210227T0000Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
416 AM MST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS
MORNING TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16
  inches from Saltese to Lookout Pass on I-90. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches at lower elevations. Localized 
  snow bands will produce snowfall rates up to one inch per hour 
  Thursday night into Friday morning.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-261200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.210225T1500Z-210226T1500Z/
West Glacier Region-
416 AM MST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS
MORNING TO 8 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches,
  with locally higher amounts east of Essex to Marias Pass. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 8 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Areas of blowing and
  drifting snow are possible between Essex and Marias Pass. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
724 
WWUS45 KMSO 252048
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
148 PM MST Thu Feb 25 2021

IDZ005-262100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-
1248 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 12 to 20 inches, with up to three feet of 
  snow above 6,000 feet. Winds gusts up to 40 mph will cause 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow, particularly Thursday 
  night into Friday morning.

* WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, and 
  Pierce.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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

&&

$$

IDZ006-262100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-
1248 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 12 to 20 inches, with up to three feet of 
  snow above 6,000 feet. Winds gusts up to 40 mph will cause 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow, particularly Thursday 
  night into Friday morning.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  Backcountry users are highly encouraged to reference ITD 
  avalanche sources for up to the minute information on changing 
  conditions.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ043-262100-
/O.EXA.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
148 PM MST Thu Feb 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches in
  the valley and up to 12 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting 
  as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake
  to Condon.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Gusty south winds up to 50 
  mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow in the 
  vicinity of Grangeville from 9 am to 2 pm PST Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MTZ006-262100-
/O.EXA.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
148 PM MST Thu Feb 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches in
  the foothills above the valley. Over 12 inches of new snow
  expected in the back country. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Gusty south winds up to 50 
  mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow in the 
  vicinity of Grangeville from 9 am to 2 pm PST Thursday.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ001-261500-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210226T1500Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
148 PM MST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
  Localized snow bands will produce snowfall rates up to one inch
  per hour through Thursday evening.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 8 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.

&&

$$

MTZ004-262100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
148 PM MST Thu Feb 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16 
  inches from Saltese to Lookout Pass on I-90. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches at lower elevations. Localized 
  snow bands will produce snowfall rates up to one inch per hour 
  Thursday night into Friday morning.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

IDZ007-262100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
1248 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snowfall accumulations of 2 to 5
  inches below 2,500 feet, including Orofino and Kooskia. Total
  snowfall accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, including bench areas
  of above Orofino, Woodland, and Weippe.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Gusty south winds up to 50 
  mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow in the 
  vicinity of Grangeville from 9 am to 2 pm PST Thursday.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ008-262100-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
1248 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches for Whitebird Hill and elevations above 3,000 feet. 
  Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches below 3,000 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Gusty south winds up to 40 
  mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow in the 
  vicinity of Grangeville from 9 am to 2 pm PST Thursday.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-261500-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210226T1500Z/
West Glacier Region-
148 PM MST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 
  inches, with locally higher amounts east of Essex to Marias 
  Pass. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 8 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Areas of blowing and 
  drifting snow are possible between Essex and Marias Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$
952 
WWUS45 KMSO 260845
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
145 AM MST Fri Feb 26 2021

IDZ005-270000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-
1245 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 12 to 20 inches, with up to three feet of snow
  above 6,000 feet. Winds gusts up to 40 mph will cause areas of
  blowing and drifting snow, particularly during Friday morning.

* WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, and 
  Pierce.

* WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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

&&

$$

IDZ006-270000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-
1245 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 12 to 20 inches, with up to three feet of 
  snow above 6,000 feet. Winds gusts up to 40 mph will cause 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow, particularly Thursday 
  night into Friday morning.

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

* WHEN...Through 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 
  Backcountry users are highly encouraged to reference ITD 
  avalanche sources for up to the minute information on changing 
  conditions.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ001-261500-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210226T1500Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
145 AM MST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Through 8 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.

&&

$$

MTZ004-270000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
145 AM MST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16
  inches from Saltese to Lookout Pass on I-90. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches at lower elevations. Localized
  snow bands will produce snowfall rates up to one inch per hour  
  Friday morning.

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

* WHEN...Through 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

IDZ007-270000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
1245 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snowfall accumulations of 2 to 5
  inches below 2,500 feet, including Orofino and Kooskia. Total
  snowfall accumulations of 6 to 10 inches above 2,500 feet,
  including bench areas above Orofino, Woodland, and Weippe.

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

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

IDZ008-270000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
1245 AM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches for Whitebird Hill and elevations above 3,000 feet. 
  Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches below 3,000 feet.

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

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-261500-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210226T1500Z/
West Glacier Region-
145 AM MST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 
  inches, with locally higher amounts east of Essex to Marias 
  Pass. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Through 8 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Areas of blowing and 
  drifting snow are possible between Essex and Marias Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

MTZ043-270000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
145 AM MST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches,
  with 6 to 10 inches above 5,000 feet in Mission and Swan
  Mountains.  

* WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley 
  Lake to Condon.

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

MTZ006-270000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
145 AM MST Fri Feb 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snowfall accumulations of 8 to 12 inches
  across the Bitterroot Mountains and 4 to 8 inches in the 
  Sapphire Mountains. 

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning 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.

&&

$$
380 
WWUS45 KMSO 262244
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
344 PM MST Fri Feb 26 2021

IDZ005-006-271800-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T1800Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
244 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches.
  Localized higher amounts are possible under the heavier snow
  showers and bands.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

IDZ007-008-MTZ004-262345-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T0000Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
Lower Clark Fork Region-
344 PM MST Fri Feb 26 2021 /244 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Scattered snow showers will continue overnight, but little to no
further impacts are expected on area roadways.

$$

MTZ007-271800-
/O.EXB.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T1800Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
344 PM MST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, 
  with localized higher amounts under the heavier snow showers and
  bands. Snow bands will create quickly changing road conditions 
  in a short distance, especially along Interstate 90.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST 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.

&&

$$

MTZ043-271800-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T1800Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
344 PM MST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches,
  with isolated higher amounts under the heavier snow showers and
  bands.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley 
  Lake to Condon.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST 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.

&&

$$

MTZ006-271800-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210227T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
344 PM MST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snowfall accumulations of 4 to 6 inches,
  with isolated higher amounts under the heavier snow showers and
  bands.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST 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.

&&

$$

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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.