Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 12:20PM MST until January 4 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 11:20am
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Likelihood of minor to
moderate impacts from around 1 to 3 inches of snow is 100 percent,
and 3 to 6 inches of snow is 60 percent. Total snow accumulations
of 3 to 5 inches Seeley Lake to Clearwater Junction, 1 to 2 inches
elsewhere. Ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to
Condon, and Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute,
especially over higher passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold arctic air will move into the region
with easterly winds between 10 and 20 mph expected. Channeled
terrain could experience higher gusts to 30 mph.
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:
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT