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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
259 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025


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Lower Clark Fork Region-
259 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT 
SATURDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Likelihood of major 
  impacts from snow is up to 80 percent. Total snow accumulations 
  between 8 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan.

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

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. 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...A burst of intense snowfall rates and strong 
  winds will accompany a cold frontal passage Friday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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