Missoula County, MT
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Wednesday 04/22 6:00 PM MDT – Friday 04/24 12:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Missoula MT
What
Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches below 4000 feet, 6 to 10 inches at pass level and over 12 inches in the high terrain.
Where
Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass and Lolo Pass.
When
From 6 PM Wednesday to noon MDT Friday.
Impacts
For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes.
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Tips to stay safe
A Winter Weather Advisory means that your area can expect or is seeing some amount of snow, ice, or sleet. Weather conditions may be inconvenient or even dangerous.
- Plan for any travel to take extra time.
- Slow down and use caution while driving.
- Stay tuned for updates here or through local radio and news.
In effect from Wednesday 04/22 6:00 PM MDT – Friday 04/24 12:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Missoula MT
What
Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate to isolated major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations of 2 and 4 inches in the valleys and 6 to 12 inches in the mountains.
Where
Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, and Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon.
When
From 6 PM Wednesday to noon MDT Friday.
Impacts
For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. For MAJOR winter weather impacts, 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. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes.
Additional Details
The most impactful snow accumulations are most likely to occur Thursday evening through Friday morning.
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Potomac/Seeley Lake Region
Tips to stay safe
A Winter Weather Advisory means that your area can expect or is seeing some amount of snow, ice, or sleet. Weather conditions may be inconvenient or even dangerous.
- Plan for any travel to take extra time.
- Slow down and use caution while driving.
- Stay tuned for updates here or through local radio and news.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Winter travel over passes Thu - Fri
Created by the NWS Missoula WFO
A cold front passage on Wednesday will bring snow levels down to valley floors across northwest Montana on Thursday night. Winter weather will impact travel over mountain passes on Thursday night into Friday morning. Expect 3 to 6 inches of snow over Lost Trail, Homestake, and MacDonald passes by Friday morning, with slightly less snow over Lookout, Marias, and Lolo passes.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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