Trout Creek, MT Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of major winter
weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches
above 3000 feet. Higher amounts of 12 to 18 inches in the high
terrain. Valleys away from the Idaho border 1 to 2 inches. Winds
could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout
Creek to Heron, I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan, and Evaro Hill.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. 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. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially
over higher passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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