Winter Weather Advisory 01/04/2025 01:22 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 4 at 2:22AM MST until January 4 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 4, 2025 - 1:22am
Expires: 
January 4, 2025 - 7:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snowfall, generally 2 to 4 inches. Likelihood of developing or ongoing moderate impacts from 3 to 6 inches of snow is greater than 70 percent, and up to a 50 percent chance of isolated major impacts from 6 to 10 inches or more of snow. * WHERE...Polebridge, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Bad Rock Canyon, and Marias Pass. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...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. For MAJOR impacts from snow, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty east winds of 20 to 30 mph to continue with blowing snow. Wind chill as low as 20 below zero at Marias Pass.
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.
Area Description: 
West Glacier Region
Forcast Office: 
NWS Missoula MT