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...Mixed precipitation 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 50 percent. Ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass. * WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 8 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes.
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: 
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Missoula MT