Idaho, Montana Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/23/2026 16:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 5:49PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 549 PM MDT/449 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking an intense snow shower 8 miles southwest of Conner, or 25 miles south of Hamilton, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Visibility one-half mile or less. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Low visibility could result in dangerous driving conditions. Locations impacted include... Darby, Conner, Sula, and Lost Trail Pass. This includes Highway 93 S between mile markers 0 and 32.
Instruction: 
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Southern Clearwater Mountains; Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Missoula MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov