Winter Storm Warnings
January 1 2026
...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...
.This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to
concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder
weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect
significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain
or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick
and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires
on roadways.
* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation expected. There is a chance of
minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations
up to two inches and ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to
Condon, and Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute, especially
over higher passes.
...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...
.This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to
concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder
weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect
significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain
or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick
and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires
on roadways.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. There is a chance of minor to
moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to
one inch and ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Missoula and Bitterroot Valley.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute,
especially over higher passes.
...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...
.This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to
concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder
weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect
significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain
or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick
and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires
on roadways.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. There is a likelihood of
minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations
up to two inches and ice accumulations up to five-hundredths of an
inch.
* WHERE...Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Elk City, and Dixie.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning
commutes, especially over higher passes.
...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...
.This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to
concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder
weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect
significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain
or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick
and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires
on roadways.
* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation expected. There is a
likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow
accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations up to
five-hundredths of an inch.
* WHERE...Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby,
Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish, and Highway 37 Eureka to Libby.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning
commutes, especially over higher passes.
...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...
.This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to
concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder
weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect
significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain
or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick
and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires
on roadways.
* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation expected. There is a chance of
minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations
up to two inches, up to five inches at Lost trail Pass, and ice
accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Lolo Pass to Lolo, and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning
commutes, especially over higher passes.
...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...
.This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to
concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder
weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect
significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain
or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick
and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires
on roadways.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. There is a chance of minor to
moderate winter weather impacts. South of Flathead Lake (Mission
Valley), total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice
accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch. North of Flathead Lake
(Flathead Valley), total snow accumulations up to two inches and
ice accumulations up to five-hundredths of an inch. Isolated
amounts of up to three inches of snow possible.
* WHERE...Mission Valley, Polson, Flathead Lake, and Flathead Valley.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute, especially
over higher passes.
...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...
.This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to
concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder
weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect
significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain
or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick
and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires
on roadways.
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate
winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to three
inches, up to five inches at Lost Trail Pass. Mixed precipitation
possible with ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Shoup, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Bannock
Pass, Lemhi Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Salmon, and
Williams Creek Summit.
* WHEN...Until noon MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning
commutes, especially over higher passes.
...SNOW AND WINTRY MIX FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY...
.This set of Winter Weather Advisories has been issued due to
concerns for mixed precipitation types given the recent colder
weather and subsequently cold road temperatures. Do not expect
significant or major accumulations amounts of ice and/or snow. Rain
or wet snow falling on frozen surfaces can easily become very slick
and exacerbated by compaction and/or frictional heating from tires
on roadways.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. There is a likelihood of
minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations
up to one inch, up to two inches at Lookout Pass, and ice
accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Evaro Hill, I-90 Lookout Pass to Alberton, Highway 200
Trout Creek to Heron, and Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning
commutes, especially over higher passes.
Residents in parts of Montana should exercise caution due to a Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 10 AM MST January 1st. The advisory, issued by NWS Glasgow MT, warns of visibility dropping to one quarter mile or less in dense fog, affecting Central, Northern, and Southeast Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Dawson, Roosevelt, McCone, Prairie, Richland, Sheridan, and Wibaux Counties. Drivers should prepare for hazardous conditions on the roads and are advised to slow down, use headlights, and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. If possible, postpone travel until visibility improves. Stay alert and prioritize safety during this period.
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