Winter Weather Advisory 01/03/2025 11:20 for Montana areas

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