Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Missoula, MT

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
821 AM MDT Mon Oct 13 2025

MTZ004>006-043-131500-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains MT-Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys MT-
Lower Clark Fork Region MT-Potomac/Seeley Lake Region MT-
821 AM MDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...An intense snow shower will impact portions of south central
Missoula County through 900 AM MDT...

At 819 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an intense snow shower over
Missoula to Bonner, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Visibility one-half mile or less and winds in excess of 30
         mph. A trace to half inch of snow is possible. Overpasses
         and elevated surfaces could become slick.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Low visibility could result in dangerous driving
         conditions. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and
         blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Missoula, Lolo, Bonner-West Riverside, Wye, East Missoula,
Frenchtown, and Turah.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 90 between mile markers 89 and 114.
 Highway 93 N between mile markers 0 and 2.
 Highway 93 S between mile markers 84 and 94.
 Highway 200 E near mile marker 0.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4674 11398 4682 11422 4703 11423 4685 11376
TIME...MOT...LOC 1419Z 231DEG 9KT 4687 11397

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

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