WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY from 2PM Tuesday through 11AM Wednesday for the West Glacier Region, the Lower Clark Fork Region, the Clearwater Mountains, and the Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches.

A cold front will bring wind and snow later today and Wednesday. In advance of the front, temperatures will be in the 40s. Valleys will see a wintry mix of rain and snow late this afternoon. Rain transitions to snow by sunrise Wednesday. Mountain passes along the Montana/Idaho border will see as much as 10 inches snow. Valley locations could see a dusting up to an inch of snow. Gusty westerly winds of 15 to 25 mph will be possible along and behind the cold front. Behind the front, daytime highs will be in the 20s and low 30s.

High pressure returns Thursday and Friday. Patchy fog and low stratus clouds are anticipated to develop as inversions strengthen.