Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 8:01PM MST until January 4 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 2, 2025 - 7:01pm
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow and 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 40 percent. Total snowfall 1
to 2 inches south and west of Garrison Junction including Butte, 3
to 5 inches MacDonald Pass and Ovando.
* WHERE...Georgetown Lake, MacDonald Pass, Highway 12 Garrison to
Elliston, Homestake Pass, and Butte.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences
to normal activities. Use caution while driving. 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. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
commutes, especially over higher passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be two general periods of
precipitation...the first will be accumulating snow with arctic
air pushing west across the Divide...generally in the Ovando,
Garrison Junction to MacDonald Pass area. Mixed precipitation is
possible along I-90 west to Drummond and Highway 200 west to
Clearwater Junction. A change to snow showers is expected Friday
night. Easterly wind gusts to 35 mph at Helmville to US-12 east of
Garrison Junction, will produce periods of blowing snow and
reduced visibility less than one mile at times. Wind chill
temperatures as low as 10 degrees.
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:
Butte/Blackfoot Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT