SOUTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS — * WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, except 4 to 9 inches towards Nez Perce Pass.
* WHERE...Lolo Pass, Elk City, Red River, Dixie and the Magruder Highway.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at passes and backcountry Forest Service roads. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
Winter weather in Southern Clearwater Mountains makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.
Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS