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...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...Butte, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass,
Georgetown Lake, and MacDonald Pass.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from
snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use
caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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