Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued December 27 at 2:38PM MST until December 30 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 27, 2024 - 1:38pm
Expires:
December 28, 2024 - 1:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Likelihood
of minor to moderate impacts from around 1 to 3 inches of snow is
80 percent, and 3 to 6 inches of snow is 20 percent. For the
Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Chance of moderate to
major impacts from snow is at least 50 percent. Total snow
accumulations 9 to 16 inches.
* WHERE...Evaro Hill and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 2 PM MST Saturday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...For MODERATE impacts from snow, hazardous traveling
conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and
disruptions to infrastructure may occur. For MAJOR impacts from
snow, dangerous or impossible traveling conditions at times.
Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing
snow.
Instruction:
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Area Description:
Lower Clark Fork Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT