Winter Storm Warning/Watch/Advisory

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WWUS45 KMSO 142027

WSWMSO



URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Missoula MT

127 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025



MTZ002-162000-

/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0011.251217T0300Z-251218T0600Z/

West Glacier Region-

127 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025



...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH 

WEDNESDAY EVENING...



* WHAT...Heavy snow and damaging winds possible. There is a chance 

  of major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 

  1 and 5 inches in the valleys and 8 to 15 inches possible at high 

  elevations, including Marias Pass. Winds could gust over 50 mph.



* WHERE...Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, 

  Polebridge, Marias Pass, and Glacier National Park.



* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.



* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 

  blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs 

  may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. 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. Widespread 

  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 

  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening 

  commutes, especially over higher passes. Very strong winds could 

  cause extensive tree damage.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.



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JK



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WWUS45 KTFX 142057

WSWTFX



URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Great Falls MT

157 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025



MTZ301-307-151200-

/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.A.0020.251217T0300Z-251218T0600Z/

East Glacier Park Region-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-

Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Logan Pass,

Kiowa, East Glacier Park, Rogers Pass, Babb, and Saint Mary

157 PM MST Sun Dec 14 2025



...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH 

WEDNESDAY EVENING...



* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 

  15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 85 mph.



* WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front.



* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to dangerous and tire 

  chains may be required for some vehicles. Visibility may drop 

  below 1/4 mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. Those in 

  the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous 

  conditions. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.



Remember, a Winter Storm Watch means that there is at least a 50% 

chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the watch 

period.



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Glinskas



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