Blackfoot River 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 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, and Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. 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 evening commute, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the potential for snow bands and or snow squalls to impact the area late Friday night into Saturday morning. Anticipate brief but rapid deterioration in visibility, moderate to heavy snowfall intensity, and strong winds with any banding or squalls. Much colder air moves into the region for Saturday.