BITTERROOT/SAPPHIRE MOUNTAINS — * WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches Lolo Pass, 4 to 8 inches Lost Trail Pass and Skalkaho Pass, 2 to 4 inches Painted Rocks and Sula areas, and 1 to 2 inches Rock Creek area.
* WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass.
* WHEN...From 11 PM Monday to 11 PM MST 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 Bitterroot/Sapphire 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