Special Weather Statement 03/05/2026 20:50 Idaho, Montana

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 9:50PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 5, 2026 - 8:50pm
Expires: 
March 5, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
At 949 PM MST/849 PM PST/, Doppler radar was tracking an intense snow shower 19 miles west of Florence, or 29 miles southwest of Missoula, 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... Lolo Pass, Lolo Hot Springs, and Powell.
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: 
Northern Clearwater Mountains; Southern Clearwater Mountains; Lower Clark Fork Region; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Missoula MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov