Winter Storm Watch

Locations Affected

Ovando, MT ∙ Warm Springs, MT ∙ Elliston, MT ∙ Philipsburg, MT ∙ Anaconda, MT ∙ Avon, MT ∙ Divide, MT ∙ Drummond, MT ∙ Crackerville, MT ∙ Janney, MT

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 130 PM MDT Thu Oct 8 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Homestake Pass, Butte, Georgetown Lake, MacDonald Pass, and Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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