Winter Storm Watch 12/27/2024 13:38 for Montana areas

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