Winter Weather Advisory issued for East Glacier Park Region, Southern Rocky Mountain Front by NWS

Effective: 2023-01-27 05:00:00 MST Expires: 2023-01-28 12:00:00 MST Urgency: Expected Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely Instruction: Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. Target Area: Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Eastern Toole and Liberty; Western and Central Chouteau County WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO NOON MST SATURDAY * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as 25 degrees below zero on Saturday. * WHERE...The Interstate 15 Corridor north of Power, Eastern Toole and Liberty, Western and Central Chouteau County, and Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine. * WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to Noon MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet roads may quickly freeze and become extremely slippery Friday afternoon and evening as colder air surges south and snow continues. Gusty northerly winds could also cause areas of reduced visibility in blowing snow from Friday morning through Saturday morning.

Effective: 2023-01-27 11:00:00 MST Expires: 2023-01-29 00:00:00 MST Urgency: Expected Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely Instruction: Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. Target Area: Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Canyon Ferry Area; Helena Valley; Missouri Headwaters; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches, with isolated amounts approaching 10 inches in the South Hills. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as 20 degrees below zero on Saturday. * WHERE...Canyon Ferry Area, Helena Valley, Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft, Missouri Headwaters and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to Midnight MST Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet roads may quickly freeze and become extremely slippery Friday afternoon and evening as colder air surges south and snow continues. Gusty northerly winds could also cause areas of reduced visibility in blowing snow from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.

Effective: 2023-01-26 17:00:00 MST Expires: 2023-01-29 00:00:00 MST Urgency: Expected Severity: Moderate Certainty: Likely Instruction: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. Target Area: Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Northwest Beaverhead County; Snowy and Judith Mountains; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, with localized amounts approaching 30 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as 30 degrees below zero on Saturday. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Little Belt, Highwood, Snowy, Judith, Big Belt, Bridger, Castle, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Northwest Beaverhead County * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to Midnight MST Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet roads may quickly freeze and become extremely slippery Friday afternoon and evening as colder air surges south and snow continues. Gusty northerly winds could also cause areas of reduced visibility in blowing snow from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

Effective: 2023-01-26 17:00:00 MST Expires: 2023-01-27 13:00:00 MST Urgency: Expected Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely Instruction: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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. Target Area: Flathead, Mission Valleys WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM MST FRIDAY WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM MST SATURDAY * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Rapidly dropping temperatures could cause a flash freeze on area roadways late Friday afternoon and evening. Blowing snow will cause reduced visibility and near blizzard conditions are possible. For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Tonight through Friday morning will see periods of heavy snow in Big Fork and along the east side of Flathead Lake with 6-8 inches of snow accumulation. * WHERE...Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and Polson. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 1 PM MST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Effective: 2023-01-26 22:00:00 MST Expires: 2023-01-27 13:00:00 MST Urgency: Expected Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely Instruction: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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. Target Area: Kootenai, Cabinet Region WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM MST FRIDAY WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM MST SATURDAY * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches with cold wind chills and poor visibility. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 1 PM MST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero Friday night could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Effective: 2023-01-27 13:00:00 MST Expires: 2023-01-28 13:00:00 MST Urgency: Expected Severity: Moderate Certainty: Likely Instruction: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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. Target Area: Butte, Blackfoot Region WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM MST FRIDAY WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM MST SATURDAY * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches. Rapidly dropping temperatures could cause a flash freeze on area roadways late Friday afternoon and evening. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Homestake Pass, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 1 PM MST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero Friday night could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Effective: 2023-01-27 05:00:00 MST Expires: 2023-01-28 18:00:00 MST Urgency: Expected Severity: Moderate Certainty: Likely Instruction: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. Target Area: Cascade County below 5000ft; Fergus County below 4500ft; Gates of the Mountains; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Northern High Plains; Southern High Plains WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM MST SATURDAY * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches, with localized amounts approaching 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chill values as low as 25 degrees below zero on Saturday. * WHERE...Northern and Southern High Plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, Gates of the Mountains, and lower elevations of Cascade, Judith Basin, and Fergus Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 6 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet roads may quickly freeze and become extremely slippery Friday afternoon and evening as colder air surges south and snow continues. Gusty northerly winds could also cause areas of reduced visibility in blowing snow from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.

Effective: 2023-01-27 13:00:00 MST Expires: 2023-01-28 13:00:00 MST Urgency: Expected Severity: Moderate Certainty: Likely Instruction: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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. Target Area: Kootenai, Cabinet Region WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM MST FRIDAY WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM MST SATURDAY * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches with cold wind chills and poor visibility. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 1 PM MST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero Friday night could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Effective: 2023-01-27 05:00:00 MST Expires: 2023-01-28 11:00:00 MST Urgency: Expected Severity: Moderate Certainty: Likely Instruction: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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. Target Area: Potomac, Seeley Lake Region; West Glacier Region WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST FRIDAY WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 11 AM MST SATURDAY * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Rapidly dropping temperatures could cause a flash freeze on area roadways late Friday afternoon and evening. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, Polebridge, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 AM Friday to 11 AM MST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero Friday night could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.