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