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Winter Storm Warning

Issued by the National Weather Service - Missoula, MT

    WINTER STORM WARNING  

Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, 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 UNTIL NOON MDT SATURDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET

Areas Affected: Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains

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 5:09am MDT

Event Ends: Saturday 12:00pm MDT

Issued by: NWS Missoula MT

Details: 
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT SATURDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. There is a likelihood
of major winter weather impacts to isolated extreme winter storm
impacts. Total snow accumulations between 3 to 8 inches in the
lower elevations, with 2 to 5 feet above 5,000 feet. Wind gusts
between 50 to 70 mph, with gusts of 80 mph or greater along the
Bitterroot Crest through this afternoon, then gusts 40 to 55 mph
tonight through Friday.

* WHERE...Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass and Lolo Pass.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...For EXTREME winter storm impacts, expect substantial
disruptions to normal activities. Extremely dangerous or
impossible traveling conditions. Travel in the impacted areas is
not advised. Extensive and widespread closures and disruptions to
infrastructure may occur. Life saving actions may be needed. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening
commutes, especially over higher passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong and potentially damaging winds along
with periods of blizzard conditions will impact all elevations
this morning.

Information: 
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.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

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Codes: MTZ006
Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9aa3ec397066e102885e8b5bf77df551e5a6527b.005.1