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Watches, Warnings, and Advisories

Issued by the National Weather Service - Missoula, MT

    WINTER STORM WARNING  

Potomac/Seeley Lake Region, MT


Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 5:09AM MDT until March 14 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT SATURDAY


Areas Affected: Potomac/Seeley Lake Region

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Severe

Certainty: Likely

Alert Sent: Thursday 5:09am MDT

Alert Effective: Thursday 5:09am MDT

Alert Expires: Friday 5:15am MDT (expect updated alert by this time)

Event Onset: Thursday 6:00pm MDT

Event Ends: Saturday 12:00pm MDT

Issued by: NWS Missoula MT


Details:
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of major winter
storm impacts. Total snow accumulations between 6 to 12 inches,
with 1 to 3 feet of snow in the mountains. Winds gusting as high
as 45 mph.

* WHERE...I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to
Condon, and Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough.

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

* 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.

Information:
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.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

Meta data:
ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9aa3ec397066e102885e8b5bf77df551e5a6527b.007.1
Codes: MTZ043
Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9aa3ec397066e102885e8b5bf77df551e5a6527b.007.1

 

    HIGH WIND WARNING  

Potomac/Seeley Lake Region, MT


High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 4:55AM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING


Areas Affected: Potomac/Seeley Lake Region

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Severe

Certainty: Likely

Alert Sent: Thursday 4:55am MDT

Alert Effective: Thursday 4:55am MDT

Alert Expires: Thursday 6:00pm MDT

Event Onset: Thursday 4:55am MDT

Event Ends: Thursday 6:00pm MDT

Issued by: NWS Missoula MT


Details:
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Potomac/Seeley Lake Region.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Information:
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

Meta data:
ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4636c5e394ea148a522776971bf683a44e3cfcaf.005.1
Codes: MTZ043
Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4636c5e394ea148a522776971bf683a44e3cfcaf.005.1

 

    AVALANCHE WARNING  

Potomac/Seeley Lake Region, MT


Avalanche Warning issued March 12 at 7:19AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT


Areas Affected: Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains; Potomac/Seeley Lake Region

Urgency: Unknown

Severity: Unknown

Certainty: Unknown

Alert Sent: Thursday 7:19am MDT

Alert Effective: Thursday 7:19am MDT

Alert Expires: Friday 7:00am MDT

Event Onset: Thursday 7:19am MDT

Issued by: NWS Missoula MT


Details:
AVWMSO

The following message is transmitted at the request of West Central Montana
Avalanche Center Missoula MT.

...AVALANCHE WARNING ISSUED BY THE WEST CENTRAL MONTANA AVALANCHE CENTER...

08:00 MDT Thu Mar 12 2026
The West Central Montana Avalanche Center in Missoula has issued a
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas:

NWS Missoula MT -
MTZ006 (MTZ006)...MTZ043 (MTZ043)

* WHAT...A large winter storm with 1-3 feet of new snow and strong wind is
impacting the area.

* WHERE...The Bitterroot Mountains from Lost Trail Pass to Lolo Pass, the
Rattlesnake mountains, and the mountains above Seeley Lake.

* WHEN...In effect from Thu 08:00 MDT to Fri 06:00 MDT.

* IMPACTS...Snow and strong wind has increased the avalanche danger to HIGH.
Large natural and human-triggered avalanches are  likely.

* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche
conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Avalanches may
run long distances and can run into mature forests, valley floors, or flat
terrain.

Consult https://missoulaavalanche.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more
detailed information.

Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of
this or any avalanche center.

Meta data:
ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.0d9bb2f4a24b80501249f7a854e24cf4320d6baf.001.1
Codes: MTZ006, MTZ043
Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.0d9bb2f4a24b80501249f7a854e24cf4320d6baf.001.1