Winter Weather Advisory 01/02/2025 12:02 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 1:02PM MST until January 4 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 2, 2025 - 12:02pm
Expires: 
January 3, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of moderate impacts from 3 to 6 inches of snow is greater than 90 percent, and up to a 50 percent chance of isolated major impacts from 6 to 10 inches or more of snow. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches Eureka to Whitefish, and Libby, then 6 to 10 inches Bull Lake and between Libby and Happy's Inn, 12 to 18 inches of snow in the mountains closer to the Idaho border. * WHERE...Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, and Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 8 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. For MODERATE impacts from snow, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. For MAJOR impacts from snow, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 15 percent chance for a period of mixed precipitation Friday evening along US-2 between Happy's Inn and Marion.
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. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Area Description: 
Kootenai/Cabinet Region
Forcast Office: 
NWS Missoula MT