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 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, Homestake Pass, MacDonald Pass, Highway 12 Garrison
to Elliston, and Georgetown Lake.
* 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. Winter traveling conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mixed precipitation is possible along I-90
west to Drummond and Highway 200 west to Clearwater Junction.
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