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2025 [KMSO] MISSOULA Winter Weather (WW) Advisory (Y) Number 26

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Storm Based Warning History

391 
WWUS45 KMSO 310847
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
247 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

MTZ006-011800-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250401T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
247 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON 
MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 
  inches. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour with heavier showers.

* WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from 
  snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use 
  caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  Tuesday morning commute, especially over higher passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MTZ007-020600-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250402T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
247 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent and 30 percent for moderate impacts. Total 
  snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches for lower elevations 
  with 5 to 10 inches on the passes. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per 
  hour with heavier showers this evening through Tuesday.

* WHERE...I-90 from Drummond to Homestake Pass. MacDonald Pass, 
  Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Georgetown Lake, Butte, and 
  Homestake Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from 
  snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use 
  caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  Tuesday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher 
  passes. For MODERATE impacts from snow, expect disruptions to 
  normal activities. Hazardous travel conditions and localized road 
  closure potential.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
505 
WWUS45 KMSO 311718
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1118 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

MTZ043-011800-
/O.EXA.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250402T0600Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1118 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 
  inches for lower elevations with 5 to 10 inches in the mountains. 
  The higher elevations of the Mission Mountains could receive over 
  a foot of snow.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to 
  Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from 
  snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use 
  caution while driving.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MTZ006-011800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250401T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1118 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO NOON MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 
  inches. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour with heavier showers.

* WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from 
  snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use 
  caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  Tuesday morning commute, especially over higher passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MTZ007-011800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250402T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1118 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent and 30 percent for moderate impacts. Total 
  snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches for lower elevations 
  with 5 to 10 inches on the passes. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per 
  hour with heavier showers this evening through Tuesday.

* WHERE...MacDonald Pass, Butte, Georgetown Lake, Homestake Pass, 
  and Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from 
  snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use 
  caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  Tuesday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher 
  passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
506 
WWUS45 KMSO 311948
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
148 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

MTZ006-011800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250401T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
148 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO NOON MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 
  inches. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour with heavier showers.

* WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences 
  to normal activities. Use caution while driving. 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 Tuesday morning commute, 
  especially over higher passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MTZ007-011800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250402T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
148 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent and 30 percent for moderate impacts. Total 
  snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches for lower elevations 
  with 5 to 10 inches on the passes. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per 
  hour with heavier showers this evening through Tuesday.

* WHERE...MacDonald Pass, Butte, Georgetown Lake, Homestake Pass, 
  and Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from 
  snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use 
  caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  Tuesday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher 
  passes. For MODERATE impacts from snow, expect disruptions to 
  normal activities. Hazardous travel conditions and localized road 
  closure potential.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MTZ043-011800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250402T0600Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
148 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 
  inches for lower elevations with 5 to 10 inches in the mountains. 
  The higher elevations of the Mission Mountains could receive over 
  a foot of snow.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to 
  Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from 
  snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use 
  caution while driving.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
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391 
WWUS45 KMSO 310847
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
247 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

MTZ006-011800-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250401T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
247 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON 
MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 
  inches. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour with heavier showers.

* WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from 
  snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use 
  caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  Tuesday morning commute, especially over higher passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MTZ007-020600-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250402T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
247 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent and 30 percent for moderate impacts. Total 
  snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches for lower elevations 
  with 5 to 10 inches on the passes. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per 
  hour with heavier showers this evening through Tuesday.

* WHERE...I-90 from Drummond to Homestake Pass. MacDonald Pass, 
  Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Georgetown Lake, Butte, and 
  Homestake Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from 
  snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use 
  caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  Tuesday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher 
  passes. For MODERATE impacts from snow, expect disruptions to 
  normal activities. Hazardous travel conditions and localized road 
  closure potential.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503311718-KMSO-WWUS45-WSWMSO
505 
WWUS45 KMSO 311718
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1118 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

MTZ043-011800-
/O.EXA.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250402T0600Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1118 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 
  inches for lower elevations with 5 to 10 inches in the mountains. 
  The higher elevations of the Mission Mountains could receive over 
  a foot of snow.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to 
  Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from 
  snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use 
  caution while driving.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MTZ006-011800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250401T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1118 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO NOON MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 
  inches. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour with heavier showers.

* WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from 
  snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use 
  caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  Tuesday morning commute, especially over higher passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MTZ007-011800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250402T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1118 AM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent and 30 percent for moderate impacts. Total 
  snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches for lower elevations 
  with 5 to 10 inches on the passes. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per 
  hour with heavier showers this evening through Tuesday.

* WHERE...MacDonald Pass, Butte, Georgetown Lake, Homestake Pass, 
  and Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from 
  snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use 
  caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  Tuesday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher 
  passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503311948-KMSO-WWUS45-WSWMSO
506 
WWUS45 KMSO 311948
WSWMSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
148 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

MTZ006-011800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250401T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
148 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO NOON MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 
  inches. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour with heavier showers.

* WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences 
  to normal activities. Use caution while driving. 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 Tuesday morning commute, 
  especially over higher passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MTZ007-011800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250402T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
148 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent and 30 percent for moderate impacts. Total 
  snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches for lower elevations 
  with 5 to 10 inches on the passes. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per 
  hour with heavier showers this evening through Tuesday.

* WHERE...MacDonald Pass, Butte, Georgetown Lake, Homestake Pass, 
  and Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from 
  snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use 
  caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  Tuesday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher 
  passes. For MODERATE impacts from snow, expect disruptions to 
  normal activities. Hazardous travel conditions and localized road 
  closure potential.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MTZ043-011800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0026.250401T0000Z-250402T0600Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
148 PM MDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is 
  greater than 60 percent. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 
  inches for lower elevations with 5 to 10 inches in the mountains. 
  The higher elevations of the Mission Mountains could receive over 
  a foot of snow.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to 
  Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR impacts from 
  snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use 
  caution while driving.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

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