Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 13 at 1:38PM MDT until March 14 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. There is a chance of developing or ongoing
major winter weather impacts. Additional snow accumulations
between 2 and 8 inches.
* WHERE...Essex, Polebridge, Marias Pass, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan
Lake, Glacier National Park, and Bad Rock Canyon.
* WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday.
* 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. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
evening and Saturday morning commute, especially over higher
passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Intense snow squalls are expected Saturday
morning through afternoon causing periods of very heavy snow,
gusty winds, and icy conditions.
Instruction:
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Area Description:
West Glacier Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
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