Trail #47 And #50, Sec. 5, T36n, R15e To Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 36, T36n, R15e Paddle Report

× Winter Weather Advisory
Until 2025-12-27T11:45:00-07:00 • National Weather Service
...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS [UPDATE]... .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in western Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning with the arrival of a strong cold front. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Elk City, Lolo Pass, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, and Dixie. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /7 PM PST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow bands and or snow squalls are possible late Friday night into Saturday morning with the arrival of a strong cold front.