Polebridge To Big Creek Paddle Report

× Winter Storm Warning
Until 2026-03-11T12:00:00-06:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 7 inches of additional snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of extreme winter storm impacts. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches in the lower elevations and 20 to 40 inches in the higher elevations including Marias Pass. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Polebridge, Marias Pass, Glacier National Park, Essex, and Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to 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. For EXTREME winter storm impacts, expect substantial disruptions to normal activities. Extremely dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Travel in the impacted areas is not advised. Extensive and widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. Life saving actions may be needed. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.