Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and cold temperatures expected. Additional snow
accumulations up to one inch, along with gusty northeast winds of
30 to 35 mph.
* WHERE...Polebridge, Glacier National Park, Highway 83 Bigfork to
Swan Lake, Essex, Marias Pass, and Bad Rock Canyon.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. Use caution while driving.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and
Wednesday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northeast winds between 15 and 25 mph with
gusts to 35 mph have been generating bitterly cold wind chill
temperatures as cold as 30 below zero. Any exposed skin could
become frostbitten within 30 minutes in these conditions. Newborn
livestock may be stressed.
While northeast winds will lessen somewhat tonight, wind chill
temperatures near 20 below zero are possible.
From: Feb 18, 2026 23:44
Until: Feb 19, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. There is a chance of minor winter weather impacts.
Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, particularly along and
south of Highway 2.
* WHERE...Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish, Highway 2 Kalispell to
Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, and Highway 56 Bull Lake Road.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.
* IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few
inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning
commute, especially over higher passes.
From: Jan 08, 2026 09:08
Until: Jan 08, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate
winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches in Troy, Libby and Eureka, but 3 to 8 inches in other
valley locations. Higher mountains closer to the Idaho border will
receive 12 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby,
Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish, and Highway 56 Bull Lake Road.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR winter weather
impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use
caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially over
higher passes.
From: Jan 06, 2026 19:06
Until: Jan 07, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate
winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches,
except up to 1 inch in Butte.
* WHERE...MacDonald Pass, I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Butte,
Homestake Pass, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 12
Garrison to Elliston, Georgetown Lake, and Highway 83 Seeley Lake
to Condon.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR winter weather
impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Black
ice possible in valley locations for Tuesday evening and Wednesday
morning commutes. Use caution while driving. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning
commutes, especially over higher passes.
From: Jan 06, 2026 19:06
Until: Jan 07, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate
winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6
inches, except 6 to 10 inches at Marias Pass. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Essex, Marias Pass, Glacier National Park, Bad Rock
Canyon, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, and Polebridge.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR winter weather
impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use
caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially over
higher passes.
From: Jan 06, 2026 19:06
Until: Jan 07, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate
winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6
inches, except 6 to 10 inches at Marias Pass. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Marias Pass, Polebridge, Highway 83
Bigfork to Swan Lake, Glacier National Park, and Essex.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 11 AM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, 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
evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially over higher
passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow is expected between
Essex and Marias Pass Tuesday night. These conditions could become
hazardous at times especially with visibility dropping to less
than one-half mile at times.
From: Jan 05, 2026 20:03
Until: Jan 06, 2026 20:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate
winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches in Troy, Libby and Eureka, but 3 to 8 inches in other
valley locations. Higher mountains closer to the Idaho border will
receive 12 to 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish, Highway 2 Kalispell to
Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, and Highway 56 Bull Lake Road.
* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 11 AM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions
to normal activities. Use extra caution while driving. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and
Wednesday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.
From: Jan 05, 2026 20:03
Until: Jan 06, 2026 20:15
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. There is a chance of moderate to major
winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8
inches possible in the valleys near the Idaho border. Higher
amounts of 12 to 18 inches possible in the high terrain. Winds
could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, and
Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...For MAJOR winter weather impacts, 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. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday
evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially over higher
passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower amounts of 1 to 4 inches possible along
Highway 93.
From: Jan 04, 2026 18:21
Until: Jan 06, 2026 20:00
Special Weather Statement
At 1108 AM MST/1008 AM PST/, Doppler radar was tracking intense snow
showers along a line extending from 9 miles northeast of Evaro to 15
miles west of Victor. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Visibility one-half mile or less.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Low visibility and quickly changing road conditions could
result in difficult driving conditions.
Locations impacted include...
Missoula, Lolo, Stevensville, Florence, Evaro, Victor, Bonner-West
Riverside, East Missoula, Wye, Potomac, Clinton, Turah, Bell
Crossing, and Twin Creeks.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 90 between mile markers 97 and 124.
Highway 83 between mile markers 3 and 4.
Highway 93 S between mile markers 57 and 94.
Highway 200 E between mile markers 0 and 17.
From: Jan 05, 2026 18:10
Until: Jan 05, 2026 18:45
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog.
Temperatures at and below freezing may cause slick conditions on
roadways.
* WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys, Lower Clark Fork Region, and
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 04, 2026 00:25
Until: Jan 04, 2026 17:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...LIGHT WINTRY MIX LATE TONIGHT/SATURDAY MORNING...
.Afternoon precipitation will diminish with another round of light
wintry mix later tonight into early Saturday. Watch out for slippery
conditions due to black ice on roads and sidewalks from a mix of
light freezing rain and snow.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. There is a likelihood of
minor winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to one
inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Glacier National Park, Highway 83 Bigfork
to Swan Lake, Polebridge, Marias Pass, and Essex.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 02, 2026 21:17
Until: Jan 03, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...LIGHT WINTRY MIX LATE TONIGHT/SATURDAY MORNING...
.Afternoon precipitation will diminish with another round of light
wintry mix later tonight into early Saturday. Watch out for slippery
conditions due to black ice on roads and sidewalks from a mix of
light freezing rain and snow.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. There is a likelihood of
minor winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to one
inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby,
Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 02, 2026 21:17
Until: Jan 03, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...LIGHT WINTRY MIX LATE TONIGHT/SATURDAY MORNING...
.Afternoon precipitation will diminish with another round of light
wintry mix later tonight into early Saturday. Watch out for slippery
conditions due to black ice on roads and sidewalks from a mix of
light freezing rain and snow.
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Light freezing rain with total ice
accumulations up to five-hundreths of an inch.
* WHERE...Mission Valley, Polson, Flathead Valley, and Flathead Lake.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
From: Jan 02, 2026 21:17
Until: Jan 03, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX TODAY...
.This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to
concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder
weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect
significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain
or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick
and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires
on roadways.
* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation expected. There is a
likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow
accumulations up to three inches and ice accumulations up to
five-hundredths of an inch.
* WHERE...Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby,
Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish, and Highway 56 Bull Lake Road.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Use caution while
driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning
commute, especially over higher passes.
From: Jan 02, 2026 07:45
Until: Jan 02, 2026 21:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX TODAY...
.This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to
concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder
weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect
significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain
or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick
and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires
on roadways.
* WHAT...Snow. There is a likelihood of ongoing moderate winter
weather impacts. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.
* WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake,
Glacier National Park, Marias Pass, and Polebridge.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon.
* 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 morning commute, especially over higher passes.
From: Jan 02, 2026 07:45
Until: Jan 02, 2026 21:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...
.This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to
concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder
weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect
significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain
or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick
and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires
on roadways.
* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation expected. There is a
likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow
accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations up to
five-hundredths of an inch.
* WHERE...Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby,
Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish, and Highway 37 Eureka to Libby.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning
commutes, especially over higher passes.
From: Jan 01, 2026 20:18
Until: Jan 02, 2026 20:30
Winter Weather Advisory
...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...
.This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to
concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder
weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect
significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain
or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick
and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires
on roadways.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. There is a chance of minor to
moderate winter weather impacts. South of Flathead Lake (Mission
Valley), total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice
accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch. North of Flathead Lake
(Flathead Valley), total snow accumulations up to two inches and
ice accumulations up to five-hundredths of an inch. Isolated
amounts of up to three inches of snow possible.
* WHERE...Mission Valley, Polson, Flathead Lake, and Flathead Valley.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute, especially
over higher passes.
From: Jan 01, 2026 20:18
Until: Jan 02, 2026 19:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...
.This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to
concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder
weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect
significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain
or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick
and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires
on roadways.
* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation expected. There is a chance of
minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations
up to two inches and ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to
Condon, and Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute, especially
over higher passes.
From: Jan 01, 2026 20:18
Until: Jan 02, 2026 19:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX TODAY...
.This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to
concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder
weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect
significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain
or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick
and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires
on roadways.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. There is a chance of minor to
moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to
two inches and ice accumulations up to five-hundredths of an inch.
Isolated amounts of up to three inches of snow possible.
* WHERE...Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Polson, and Mission Valley.
* WHEN...Until noon MST today.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Use caution while
driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning
commute, especially over higher passes.
From: Jan 02, 2026 07:45
Until: Jan 02, 2026 19:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX TODAY...
.This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to
concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder
weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect
significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain
or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick
and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires
on roadways.
* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation expected. There is a chance of
minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations
up to two inches and ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, I-90 East Missoula to
Bearmouth, and Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon.
* WHEN...Until noon MST today.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Use caution while
driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning
commute, especially over higher passes.
From: Jan 02, 2026 07:45
Until: Jan 02, 2026 19:00
