Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 17 at 8:50AM MDT until May 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 7:50am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches in
the mountain terrain above 5000 feet. Accumulations up to 10 inches
above 6,000 ft. Slushy accumulations possible for Lost Trail,
Homestake and MacDonald Passes and around Georgetown Lake. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, Homestake Pass,
Georgetown Lake, MacDonald Pass, Butte, and Lolo Pass.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery backcountry road conditions. Cold, wet
and breezy conditions may create hypothermia risk for those
recreating in the backcountry.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling on high mountain roads.
Pack full waterproof layers and thermal gear to ensure you stay warm
and dry if recreating in the backcountry.
Area Description:
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains; Butte/Blackfoot Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Missoula MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov