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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1140 AM MST Fri Dec 26 2025

...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS [UPDATE]...

.A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies
bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight
into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in western Montana
late Friday night into early Saturday morning with the arrival of a
strong cold front. A push of Arctic air will move westward across
the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and
change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow.

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Lower Clark Fork Region-
1140 AM MST Fri Dec 26 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate
  winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6
  inches with up to 12-16 inches possible at Lookout Pass. Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, Evaro Hill, I-90 Lookout
  Pass to Haugan, and Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions
  to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra
  caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is possible for much colder air to move
  into the lower valleys on Saturday bringing the potential for
  rapid freeze up of any wet or slushy surfaces. Heavy snow bands
  and or snow squalls are possible late Friday night into Saturday
  morning with the arrival of a strong cold front.

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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