Really Important Storm Update For Glacier National Park

This weekend would normally be a busy, beautiful time to visit Glacier National Park. However, nearly a foot of heavy snow is possible at elevations above 6,000 feet - which is not that high in the park.

With so many tourists expected, caution is needed when driving through Glacier this weekend. Many visitors might not have experience driving in slushy or snowy conditions.

Even lower elevations of Glacier are expected to get a few inches of snow. Going-to-the-Sun road opened for the season this week, but obviously the coming snow may affect that this weekend.

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• Glacier National Park: A WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING.
• WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible.
• Chance of moderate to major impacts from snow is at least 50 percent.
• Total snow accumulations up to a foot for elevations at and above 6000 feet and 4 inches possible down to 4000 feet.
• WHERE...Glacier National Park higher elevations including Going-to-the-Sun Road and Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Polebridge, and backcountry of the Flathead National Forest.
• WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday 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...Snow loading on trees may produce tree falls and create power outages.
• PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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