Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1216 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
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Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
1116 AM PDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING ABOVE 5500 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 5500 feet. There is a chance of
moderate to isolated major winter weather impacts. Total snow
accumulations between 1 and 6 inches possible.
* WHERE...Dixie area and higher elevations near the Montana state
line.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday morning.
* 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. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute, especially over higher passes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1216 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
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Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
1216 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. There is a chance of moderate to major
winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8
inches possible.
* WHERE...Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby,
Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.
* 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. 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. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute, especially over higher passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will also be a potential for some icy
higher elevation roads and passes as melting snow refreezes due to
falling temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1216 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
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Lower Clark Fork Region-
1216 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING ABOVE 4500 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 4500 feet. There is a chance of
moderate to isolated major winter weather impacts. Total snow
accumulations up to 5 inches possible.
* WHERE...Lower Clark Fork Region including Lookout Pass on I-90.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.
* 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. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute, especially over higher passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will also be a potential for some icy
higher elevation roads and passes as melting snow refreezes due to
falling temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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