Weather Alert Details

Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains

Winter Storm Watch from FRI 5:00 AM MST until SAT 5:00 PM MST Issued December, 03 2025 at 1:26 PM - None expires December, 06 2025 at 5:00 PM - None ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. There is a chance of moderate to major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches along valley bottoms, 7 to 15 inches at mountain pass level, and 24 to 36 inches along mountain crests. Ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. * WHERE...In IDAHO, Northern Clearwater Mountains and Southern Clearwater Mountains. In MONTANA, West Glacier Region, Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, Lower Clark Fork Region, and Potomac/Seeley Lake Region. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. &&