Important Alert: 10″ New Snow is Possible for Western Montana

Portions of Montana will be heavily affected by the next storm front. Higher elevations on the Montana/Idaho border could see up to 10" of heavy snow. Travel could be impacted, especially in the overnight hours. East Glacier will also be impacted.

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THURSDAY FOR WESTERN MONTANA NEAR THE IDAHO BORDER.
• WHAT...Snow expected.
• Valley accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
• Likelihood of moderate impacts in the higher terrain and mountain passes from 3 to 6 inches of snow is greater than 90 percent, and up to a 50 percent chance of isolated major impacts from 6 to 10 inches or more of snow.
• WHERE...Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan.
• WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday.

For areas surrounding East Glacier, heavy snow is also expected with up to 10" of fresh snow falling in isolated areas.

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• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THURSDAY.
• WHAT...Snow expected.
• Valley accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
• Likelihood of moderate impacts in the higher terrain and mountain passes from 3 to 6 inches of snow is greater than 90 percent, and up to a 50 percent chance of isolated major impacts from 6 to 10 inches or more of snow.
• WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Essex, Polebridge, and Marias Pass.
• WHEN...Until 11 AM Thursday.
• 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.
• The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.
• PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling.
• The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.