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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1215 PM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025

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/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0009.251005T0600Z-251005T1800Z/
West Glacier Region-
1215 PM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO
NOON MDT SUNDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5500 feet. Major winter weather
  impacts. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected. 15%
  chance for 10 inches of snow for elevations around Logan Pass.
  Higher amounts for elevations above 7000 feet. Cold, wet, and
  windy conditions expected, with east northeast winds in excess of
  30 mph will lead to concerns for hypothermia.

* WHERE...Glacier National Park higher elevations including
  Going-to-the-Sun Road and Logan Pass.

* WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to noon MDT Sunday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Consider delaying backcountry recreation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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MTZ007-041815-
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Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1215 PM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO
NOON MDT SUNDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 5500 feet. There is a likelihood of
  minor to moderate winter weather impacts, for early season snow.
  Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Backcountry roads. Impacts due to snow are expected to be
  above pass levels.

* WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to noon MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions
  to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra
  caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure
  may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Pack additional supplies for cold, wet and
  breezy conditions in the backcountry.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

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MTZ043-041815-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0036.251005T0600Z-251005T1800Z/
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1215 PM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO
NOON MDT SUNDAY ABOVE 5500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 5500 feet. There is a likelihood of
  minor to moderate winter weather impacts, for early season snow.
  Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Backcountry roads in the Potomac/Seeley Lake Region.

* WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to noon MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions
  to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra
  caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure
  may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Pack additional supplies for cold, wet and
  breezy conditions in the backcountry.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

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