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Winter Weather Advisory 76, NWS Missoula, MT

December 23, 2021Clearwater County, Idaho County, Lemhi County, Idaho; 11 counties in Montana

NWS Missoula, MT issued this winter weather advisory at Dec 23, 2021, 10:53 AM PST for Clearwater County, Idaho County, Lemhi County, Idaho; 11 counties in Montana. It took effect at Dec 23, 2021, 11:00 AM PST. It was in force for 47 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 23, 2021, 10:53 AM PST (18:53 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 23, 2021, 11:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 25, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
In force
47 hr
Issued by
NWS Missoula, MT

Counties Clearwater County, ID, Idaho County, ID, Lemhi County, ID, Deer Lodge County, MT, Flathead County, MT, Granite County, MT, Lake County, MT, Lincoln County, MT, Mineral County, MT, Missoula County, MT, Powell County, MT, Ravalli County, MT, Sanders County, MT, Silver Bow County, MT

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The Missoula radar (KMSX), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 12:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 194 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Spokane, WA at 12:00Z on 2021-12-23Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Spokane, WA at 12:00Z on 2021-12-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 237 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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Mixed-layer CAPE
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Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
807 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
237 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
246 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
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208 
WWUS45 KMSO 231853
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1153 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

MTZ001-240300-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.211223T1900Z-211224T0300Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
1153 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. A rapid temperature drop is expected
  behind the cold front with brief periods of heavy snow. 
  Lingering light snow showers through tonight. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Visibility could decrease to
  one-quarter mile under brief, heavy snow squalls.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-241800-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.211223T1900Z-211224T1800Z/
West Glacier Region-
1153 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Rapid temperature drop behind cold front 
  with brief periods of heavy snow. Lingering light snow showers 
  through tonight. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Visibility could decrease to
  one-quarter mile under brief, heavy snow squalls.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ003-240300-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.211223T1900Z-211224T0300Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
1153 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Temperatures will fall behind cold front
  with a brief period of heavy snow. Lingering snow showers 
  through tonight. Total snow accumulations of of 1 to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Visibility could decrease to
  one-quarter mile under brief, heavy snow squalls.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ004-241800-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.211223T1900Z-211224T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
1153 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Rapid temperature drops behind cold front
  with brief periods of heavy snow. Lingering snow showers 
  through tonight. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with 
  7 to 9 inches on Lookout Pass. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* 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. Visibility could decrease to
  one-quarter mile under brief, heavy snow squalls.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

IDZ005-240300-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.211223T1900Z-211224T0300Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-
1053 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Rapid temperature drops behind cold front
  with brief periods of heavy snow. Lingering snow showers 
  through tonight. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Visibility could decrease to
  one-quarter mile under brief, heavy snow squalls.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ007-008-240300-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.211223T1900Z-211224T0300Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
1053 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Rapid temperature drop behind cold front
  with a brief period of heavy snow. Lingering snow showers
  through tonight. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
  Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Camas Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, Greer Grade, 
  Highway 95 Slate Creek to Riggins, and White Bird Grade.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Visibility could decrease to
  one-quarter mile under brief, heavy snow squalls.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

IDZ006-241800-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.211223T1900Z-211224T1800Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-
1053 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Rapid temperature drops behind cold front
  with brief periods of heavy snow. Lingering snow showers 
  through tonight. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with 
  4 to 8 inches on Lolo Pass. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Visibility could decrease to
  one-quarter mile under brief, heavy snow squalls.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ006-240600-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.211223T2100Z-211224T0600Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1153 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Rapid temperature drop behind cold front
  with a brief period of heavy snow. Lingering snow showers 
  through tonight. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Visibility could decrease to
  one-quarter mile under brief, heavy snow squalls.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ005-240600-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.211223T2100Z-211224T0600Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
1153 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. A rapid temperature drop is expected
  behind the cold front with a brief period of heavy snow.
  Lingering snow showers through tonight. Total snow accumulations
  of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Visibility could decrease to
  one-quarter mile under brief, heavy snow squalls.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ043-240600-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.211223T2100Z-211224T0600Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1153 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. A rapid temperature drop behind the cold
  front with brief periods of heavy snow. Lingering snow showers
  through tonight. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Visibility could decrease to
  one-quarter mile under brief, heavy snow squalls.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ007-240600-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.211223T2100Z-211224T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1153 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. A rapid temperature drop will accompany
  the cold front with brief periods of heavy snow. Lingering snow
  showers through tonight. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Visibility could decrease to
  one-quarter mile under brief, heavy snow squalls.

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.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-241200-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.211224T0000Z-211224T1200Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
1153 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Rapid temperature drop behind cold front
  with a brief period of heavy snow. Lingering light snow showers tonight.
  Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as 
  high as 40 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. Visibility could decrease to
  one-quarter mile under brief, heavy snow squalls.

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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
204 
WWUS45 KMSO 240243
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
743 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

MTZ003-240345-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T0300Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
743 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Scattered snow showers will continue with isolated icy spots.

$$

IDZ005-240345-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T0300Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-
643 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...


Scattered snow showers will continue with isolated icy spots.

$$

IDZ007-008-240345-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T0300Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
643 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...


Scattered snow showers will continue with isolated icy spots but
the heaviest showers have past to the east.

$$

MTZ001-241200-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
743 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Bands of snow will continue into early Friday. Snow
  amounts will be variable and generally up to two inches with
  higher amounts under persistent snow bands.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-241800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
West Glacier Region-
743 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ004-241800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
743 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with
  heavier amounts under persistent snow bands. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph for the higher elevations.

* 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.

&&

$$

IDZ006-241800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-
643 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

MTZ006-240600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T0600Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
743 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MTZ005-240600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T0600Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
743 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch,
  higher amounts possible under persistent snow bands.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MTZ043-240600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T0600Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
743 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches,
  heavier amounts under persistent snow bands. 

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MTZ007-240600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
743 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-241200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
743 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$
466 
WWUS45 KMSO 240537
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1037 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

MTZ006-240645-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T0600Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1037 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

$$

MTZ005-240645-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T0600Z/
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
1037 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

$$

MTZ043-240645-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T0600Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1037 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

$$

MTZ007-240645-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1037 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

$$

MTZ001-241200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
1037 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Bands of snow will continue into early Friday. 
  Snow amounts will be variable and generally up to two inches 
  with higher amounts under persistent snow bands.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-241800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
West Glacier Region-
1037 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ004-241800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
1037 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches 
  with heavier amounts under persistent snow bands. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph for the higher elevations.

* 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.

&&

$$

IDZ006-241800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-
937 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-241200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
1037 PM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$
022 
WWUS45 KMSO 240952
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
252 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

IDZ006-241100-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-
152 AM PST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Scattered snow showers will continue through the morning hours;
however, the bulk of accumulating snow has ended. 

$$

MTZ001-251000-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0077.211224T2100Z-211225T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
252 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional
  snow accumulations of around one inch. For the second Winter
  Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
  to 6 inches in valleys and 8 to 12 inches in the mountains. 

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

* WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 AM MST 
  early this morning. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, 
  from 2 PM this afternoon to 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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-251000-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0010.211225T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211225T0000Z/
West Glacier Region-
252 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch,
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches
  from Bad Rock Canyon to Essex, with 8 to 16 inches from Essex to
  Marias Pass. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches for
  Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake. 

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this afternoon 
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. A period of heavier
  snowfall will begin late this evening and will continue into
  Saturday morning. Blowing and drifting of snow is possible from
  Essex to Marias Pass. 

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.

&&

$$

MTZ004-241800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
252 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches over
  Lookout Pass, with up to one inch across valley locations. 

* 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 this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-241200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
252 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* 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 5 AM MST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
900 
WWUS45 KMSO 241149
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
449 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

MTZ001-251200-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0077.211224T2100Z-211225T1800Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
449 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST SATURDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
  to 6 inches in valleys and 8 to 12 inches in the mountains.

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

* WHEN...2 PM this afternoon to 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.

&&

$$

IDZ009-010-241300-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
449 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

$$

MTZ002-251200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211225T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0010.211225T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
West Glacier Region-
449 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 
  inches from Bad Rock Canyon to Essex, with 8 to 16 inches from 
  Essex to Marias Pass. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches for Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this afternoon 
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. A period of heavier 
  snowfall will begin late this evening and will continue into 
  Saturday morning. Blowing and drifting of snow is possible 
  from Essex to Marias Pass.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ004-241800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
449 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches 
  over Lookout Pass, with up to one inch across valley locations.

* 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 this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
573 
WWUS45 KMSO 241512
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
812 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

MTZ002-251515-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211225T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0010.211225T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
West Glacier Region-
812 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 
  inches from Bad Rock Canyon to Essex, with 8 to 16 inches from 
  Essex to Marias Pass. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches for Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this afternoon 
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. A period of heavier 
  snowfall will begin late this evening and will continue into 
  Saturday morning. Blowing and drifting of snow is possible 
  from Essex to Marias Pass.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ001-251515-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0077.211224T2100Z-211225T1800Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
812 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches in valleys and 8 to 12 inches in the mountains.

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

* WHEN...2 PM this afternoon to 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.

&&

$$

MTZ004-241800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
812 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches 
  over Lookout Pass, with up to one inch across valley locations.

* 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 this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
571 
WWUS45 KMSO 241747
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1047 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

MTZ004-251800-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
1047 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches over
  Lookout Pass, with 2 to 4 inches across valley locations near
  the Idaho border. Up to 2 inches elsewhere.

* WHERE...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...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.

&&

$$

MTZ002-251800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211225T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0010.211225T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
West Glacier Region-
1047 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, 
  heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 
  inches from Bad Rock Canyon to Essex, with 8 to 16 inches from 
  Essex to Marias Pass. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches for Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this afternoon 
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. A period of heavier 
  snowfall will begin late this evening and will continue into 
  Saturday morning. Blowing and drifting of snow is possible 
  from Essex to Marias Pass.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ001-251800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0077.211224T2100Z-211225T1800Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
1047 AM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches in valleys and 8 to 12 inches in the mountains.

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

* WHEN...2 PM this afternoon to 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.

&&

$$
589 
WWUS45 KMSO 241932
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1232 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

MTZ002-251800-
/O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0010.211225T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0014.211225T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211225T0000Z/
West Glacier Region-
1232 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches along Hwy 2 to about West
  Glacier, then 8 to 12 inches from West Glacier to Marias Pass. 
  For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon 
  to 11 AM MST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 
  5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 20 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. 

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.

&&

$$

MTZ001-251945-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0011.211226T0900Z-211227T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0077.211224T2100Z-211225T1800Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
1232 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, snow
  possible, along with blowing snow and a sudden drop in 
  temperature to below 0 degrees. Total snow accumulations of 2 to
  4 inches possible.
 
* WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to 
  Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to 
  Whitefish.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 AM MST 
  Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night 
  through Sunday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ004-251800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
1232 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches 
  over Lookout Pass, with 2 to 4 inches across valley locations 
  near the Idaho border. Up to 2 inches elsewhere.

* WHERE...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...Travel could be affected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

MTZ003-251945-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0011.211226T0900Z-211227T0600Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
1232 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches
  possible, along with blowing snow and a sudden drop in 
  temperature to single digits.

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

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MTZ007-251945-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0011.211226T0900Z-211227T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1232 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 
  two inches possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 25 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. 

&&

$$
602 
WWUS45 KMSO 241937
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1237 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

MTZ002-251800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0014.211225T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211225T0000Z/
West Glacier Region-
1237 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches along Hwy 2 to about 
  West Glacier, then 8 to 12 inches from West Glacier to Marias 
  Pass. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon 
  to 11 AM MST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 
  5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 20 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.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ001-251945-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0077.211224T2100Z-211225T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0011.211226T0900Z-211227T0600Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
1237 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch, snow possible, along with blowing snow and a sudden 
  drop in temperature to below 0 degrees. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 AM MST 
  Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night 
  through Sunday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ004-251800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
1237 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches 
  over Lookout Pass, with 2 to 4 inches across valley locations 
  near the Idaho border. Up to 2 inches elsewhere.

* WHERE...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...Travel could be affected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

MTZ003-251945-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0011.211226T0900Z-211227T0600Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
1237 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches 
  possible, along with blowing snow and a sudden drop in 
  temperature to single digits.

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

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MTZ007-251945-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0011.211226T0900Z-211227T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1237 PM MST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches possible,
  along with blowing snow and a sudden drop in temperature below 0
  degrees

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

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 25 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.

&&

$$
111 
WWUS45 KMSO 250951
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
251 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

MTZ002-251800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
West Glacier Region-
251 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing and
  drifting snow are expected from Essex to Marias Pass. The cold 
  wind chills as low as 20 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.

&&

$$

MTZ001-261000-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WS.A.0011.211226T1200Z-211227T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
251 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch,
  heavy snow possible, along with blowing snow, and a sudden drop
  in temperature to below 0 degrees. Total snow accumulations of 
  2 to 4 inches possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 AM MST this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through 
  Sunday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ004-251800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
251 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches from
  Haugan to Lookout Pass, with up to one inch across valley
  locations. 

* 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 this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MTZ003-261000-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WS.A.0011.211226T1200Z-211227T0600Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
251 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4
  inches possible, along with blowing snow, and a sudden drop in
  temperature to single digits.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MTZ007-261000-
/O.EXT.KMSO.WS.A.0011.211226T1200Z-211227T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
251 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4
  inches possible, along with blowing snow, and a sudden drop in
  temperature below 0 degrees

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 25 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. 

&&

$$
678 
WWUS45 KMSO 251800
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1100 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

MTZ002-261800-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0078.211225T1800Z-211226T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.WC.Y.0004.211226T0000Z-211226T1800Z/
West Glacier Region-
1100 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM MST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the Wind Chill Advisory,
  very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 5 PM this 
  afternoon to 11 AM MST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

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

&&

$$

MTZ001-261800-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0011.211226T1200Z-211227T0600Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
1100 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 AM MST this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through 
  Sunday evening.

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

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

MTZ004-251900-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WW.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-211225T1800Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
1100 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

MTZ003-261800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0011.211226T1200Z-211227T0600Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
1100 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches possible, along with blowing snow, and a sudden drop in 
  temperature to single digits.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MTZ007-261800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0011.211226T1200Z-211227T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1100 AM MST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches possible, along with blowing snow, and a sudden drop in 
  temperature below 0 degrees.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 25 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter weather advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Missoula, MT wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter weather advisory went out at Dec 23, 2:11 AM PST, 8 hours 42 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 23, 2:11 AM PST, 8 hours 42 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Missoula MT
311 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...Snow Squalls Expected This Afternoon and Evening...
...Progressively Colder and Snowy This Weekend...

.DISCUSSION...A prolonged period of active winter weather will
impact the Northern Rockies through next week. An amplified ridge
of high pressure centered south of the Aleutian Islands will
maintain a longwave trough across British Columbia, the Pacific
Northwest, and Northern Rockies. As series of pacific low pressure
systems will dive southeast across the Pacific Northwest, sending
pulses of snowfall across the area through this upcoming weekend.
Confidence remains high for arctic air to move across the
Continental Divide by early next week.

Scattered shower activity will continue across the
Northern Rockies this morning as a warm front moves through the
area. A wintry mix of freezing rain and snow will continue to
impact areas along and north of the I-90 corridor across northwest
Montana through the mid-morning hours. Watch for areas of black
ice on roadways as you head out for the morning commute.

A strong pacific cold front will track across the Northern
Rockies this afternoon and evening. Confidence is increasing for
snow squalls to develop along the leading edge of the cold front
as it crosses into Idaho and Lemhi Counties in Idaho and west-
central and southwest Montana. Snow squalls will produce brief
periods of whiteout conditions due to the combination of heavy
snow and wind gusts up to 45 mph. Strong cold air advection will
occur behind the front, increasing the threat for roadways to
freeze quickly, particularly after 5 pm with the loss of solar
heating. The evening commute could be particularly treacherous
across the I-90, US-93, and Highway 200 corridors south and east
of Missoula.

Friday night into Christmas Day, widespread snow shower activity
is expected as another pacific trough moves into the region. Snow
will focus along the ID/MT border, including the Kootenai/Cabinet
region, and across the West Glacier region, where 4” or more of
snowfall is likely. Model guidance continues to struggle with the
timing and progression of the arctic front moving into northwest
Montana. For example the GFS and GEFS bring the arctic front
across the divide into the Flathead Valley Christmas Day. The GEFS
ensemble mean crashes 850T temperatures down to -18C by Christmas
morning. The EPS on the other hand, stalls the arctic boundary
for another 24-36 hours, with 850T temperatures only reaching -6C
by Christmas morning! The current forecast leans on the NBM, which
keeps the arctic boundary stalled along the divide through
Christmas.

On Sunday, a upper level trough will deepen across southern
portions of British Columbia and Washington. A broad surface low
will develop across eastern Washington and will slowly track into
central Idaho. Arctic air will be pulled across the divide,
leading to periods of snow, blowing and drifting of snow, and much
colder temperatures. This system will be monitored closely in the
coming days as the track and strength of the surface low will
have a big impact on the severity of this winter storm.

Model ensemble guidance remains in good agreement with a very
cold arctic air-mass settling across the region through at least
Wednesday next week. Confidence is high for the coldest
temperatures of the winter thus far. High temperatures will be in
the single digits to single digits below 0 across western Montana.
The potential exists for low temperatures to drop well below 0,
especially along the divide and in northwest Montana. Now is the
time to prepare for this period of cold. Make sure your vehicles
will be able to withstand cold soaking below zero (i.e. coolant
rated to 40 below zero Fahrenheit). Make sure you have an
appropriate amount of fuel for heating your home. Please visit
weather.gov/safety/cold for more suggestions on how you can
prepare for this arctic blast. /Lukinbeal

&&

.AVIATION...Scattered shower activity will continue across the
Northern Rockies this morning as a warm front moves through the
area. A wintry mix of freezing rain and snow will continue to
impact areas along and north of the I-90 corridor through
23/1800z. A strong pacific cold front will track across the
Northern Rockies from 23/2000z to 24/0600z. Snow squalls will
likely develop along the leading edge of the front as it tracks
across Idaho and Lemhi Counties in Idaho and across west-central
and southwest Montana. Brief periods of heavy snow and wind gusts
to 40 knots are possible at KMSO, KBTM, and KSMN. /Lukinbeal

&&

.MSO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MT...Winter Weather Advisory until 11 AM MST this morning Lower Clark
     Fork Region.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 11 AM MST this morning
     Flathead/Mission Valleys.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 11 AM MST this morning West
     Glacier Region.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 11 AM MST this morning
     Kootenai/Cabinet Region.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 11 AM MST this morning
     Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 11 AM MST this morning
     Potomac/Seeley Lake Region.

ID...Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM PST this morning Northern
     Clearwater Mountains.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM PST this morning Southern
     Clearwater Mountains.

&&

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 23, 6:16 AM PST, 4 hours 37 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT
716 AM MST THU DEC 23 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0530 AM     FREEZING RAIN    6 NW MISSOULA           46.92N 114.09W
12/23/2021  M0.05 INCH       MISSOULA           MT   OFFICIAL NWS OBS

            SIDEWALKS AND SIDE STREETS ARE VERY SLICK.

&&
Local storm report, Dec 23, 6:31 AM PST, 4 hours 22 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT
731 AM MST THU DEC 23 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0500 AM     HEAVY SNOW       5 ENE BLACKTAIL - RAILR 48.31N 113.36W
12/23/2021  M3.4 INCH        FLATHEAD           MT   MESONET

            MARIAS PASS SENSOR REPORTED IN 3 HOURS.
            SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 24 MPH. MDT
            HOISTED SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS.

&&
Special weather statement, Dec 23, 7:01 AM PST, 3 hours 52 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
801 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

MTZ006-007-231545-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains MT-Butte/Blackfoot Region MT-
801 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...Intense snow showers will impact portions of central Granite and
south central Powell Counties through 845 AM MST...

At 801 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking intense snow showers along
a line extending from 17 miles east of Bonner-West Riverside to 22
miles southwest of West Valley. Movement was east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Visibility one-quarter mile or less.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Low visibility could result in dangerous driving
         conditions.

Locations impacted include...
Interstate 90 near Garrison, Highway 1 in Maxville, Hall, Princeton,
Brock Creek and Goldcreek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4662 11272 4644 11268 4638 11365 4655 11369
TIME...MOT...LOC 1501Z 262DEG 24KT 4689 11351 4601 11344

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
Special weather statement, Dec 23, 7:46 AM PST, 3 hours 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
846 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

MTZ007-231630-
Butte/Blackfoot Region MT-
846 AM MST Thu Dec 23 2021

...Intense snow showers will impact portions of southeastern Powell
County through 930 AM MST...

At 844 AM MST, the MacDonald Pass webcam and Doppler radar showed
heavy snow along a line extending from 18 miles southeast of Lincoln
to 9 miles northwest of Basin. Movement was east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Visibility one-quarter mile or less.

SOURCE...Public.

IMPACT...Low visibility could result in dangerous driving
         conditions.

Locations impacted include...
US 12 from Avon to MacDonald Pass.

LAT...LON 4648 11231 4645 11268 4663 11272 4667 11241
      4666 11240 4666 11232 4665 11231 4658 11231
      4657 11232 4656 11230 4649 11230
TIME...MOT...LOC 1544Z 265DEG 20KT 4677 11241 4637 11240

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
Local storm report, Dec 23, 8:13 AM PST, 2 hours 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT
913 AM MST THU DEC 23 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0730 AM     FREEZING RAIN    4 SW HARPSTER           45.94N 116.01W
12/23/2021  U0.01 INCH       IDAHO              ID   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

&&
Local storm report, Dec 23, 8:27 AM PST, 2 hours 26 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MISSOULA MT
927 AM MST THU DEC 23 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0300 AM     FREEZING RAIN    2 WNW BELKNAP           47.67N 115.44W
12/23/2021  E0.01 INCH       SANDERS            MT   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 23, 7:01 AM PSTSpecial Weather StatementMSOGranite44 min
Dec 23, 7:46 AM PSTSpecial Weather StatementMSOPowell44 min
Dec 23, 2:29 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementMSOMissoula61 min
Dec 23, 2:57 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementMSORavalli63 min
Dec 23, 3:12 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementMSOPowell93 min
Dec 23, 3:52 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementMSODeer Lodge, Silver Bow83 min

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.