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Winter Storm Watch

Status

Event Continued Expired

Start Time

Sun 05/18/2025 05:00 AM EDT

End Time

Sun 05/18/2025 05:00 PM EDT

Significance

Watch

Impacts

Moderate impact

Locations Affected

Trapper Peak, MT ∙ Mount McGuire, ID ∙ Bonner, MT ∙ Carmen, ID ∙ Seeley Lake, MT ∙ Gilmore, ID ∙ Dixie, ID ∙ Sula, MT ∙ Ellis, ID ∙ Clinton, MT

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 238 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Chance of moderate to major impacts from snow is at least 50 percent. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches possible. * WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...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. 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Technical Header

MTZ006-182100- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.A.0005.250518T0900Z-250518T2100Z/ Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains- 238 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025