Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued June 25 at 11:56AM MDT until June 29 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 25, 2026 - 10:56am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible above 6500 feet. Total snow
accumulations up to 6 inches possible.
* WHERE...Backcountry and higher elevation areas, Highway 28 Tendoy
to Lone Pine, Lemhi Pass, and Bannock Pass.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan for winter-like conditions in the backcountry and
higher elevations. Cold temperatures and wet snow will elevate the
risk of hypothermia. Heavy wet snow may down trees, blocking access
to backcountry roadways.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying travel across high elevation
backcountry roadways. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with
you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight,
shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid
kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become
stranded.
Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged across backcountry
roadways given the risk for downed trees to block roadways.
Area Description:
Eastern Lemhi County
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
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