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Avalanche danger closes Highway 12 at Lolo Pass

Hwy 12 avalanche danger closure
US 12 avalanche danger closure map
Posted at 3:13 PM, Jan 06, 2022
and last updated 2022-01-06 17:44:23-05

MISSOULA — Our ongoing winter storm has forced the closure of US Highway 1`2.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) reports the corridor is closed between Lolo Pass and mile marker 74 in Idaho due to the danger of avalanches.

"Travelers can expect the following: enforced road closure until further notice," MDT states.

US 12 avalanche danger closure map

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) reports Highway 12 is closed from near Kooskia to Lolo Pass.

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