Alberton Gorge (St. John To Forrest Grove) Paddle Report

× Winter Weather Advisory
Until 2025-12-26T13:45:00-07:00 • National Weather Service
...WIDESPREAD WINTER WEATHER AND WIND IMPACTS... .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 west-central and southwest Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning. 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 1 and 6 inches with up to 12 inches possible at Lookout Pass. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and Evaro Hill. * WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 2 PM MST 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 evening commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is possible for much colder air to move into the lower valleys on Saturday bringing the potential for rapid freeze up of any wet or slushy surfaces.