Montana Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/23/2026 19:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 8:08PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 7:08pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 807 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an intense snow shower 28 miles west of Whitefish, or 28 miles east of Libby, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Visibility one-half mile or less. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Low visibility could result in dangerous driving conditions. Locations impacted include... Kila, Happys Inn, and Marion. This includes Highway 2 between mile markers 65 and 112.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Kootenai/Cabinet Region
Forcast Office: 
NWS Missoula MT