Old Res Weather

Lexington, Massachusetts, USA

35°F

2/16/2025 7:17pm

Lexington Conditions: Overcast
Temperature: 35.1°F / 1.7°C
Dew Point: 32.4°F
Relative Humidity: 90%
Wind: Calm, 10-min avg: Calm, gust: None
Barometer: 29.00 in Falling Slowly
Visibility: 10 miles
Rain Today: 0.01 in
UV Index: $VPuv None

Winter Storm Warning

Issued by the National Weather Service - Missoula, MT

WINTER STORM WARNING

Butte/Blackfoot 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 UNTIL NOON MDT SATURDAY

Areas Affected: Butte/Blackfoot 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 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...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. There is a likelihood
of major winter weather impacts to isolated extreme winter storm
impacts. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches for Highway
12 over MacDonald Pass and Georgetown Lake and the higher terrain.
Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches at lower elevations.
Winds gusts between 40 to 60 mph, with gusts of 60 to 80 mph at
higher elevations.

* WHERE...Butte, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Georgetown Lake,
MacDonald Pass, and Homestake Pass.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs
may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. 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. 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. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree
damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest concern for strong and damaging
winds across lower elevations is focused along the Interstate 90
corridor between Garrison Junction and Anaconda. Periods of
blizzard conditions will impact MacDonald Pass, the Georgetown
Lake area, and the higher 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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