Winter Weather Advisory for Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains; Butte/Blackfoot Region
What: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches in the mountain terrain above 5000 feet. Slushy accumulations possible for Lost Trail, Homestake and MacDonald Passes and around Georgetown Lake. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Impacts: Plan...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches in the mountain terrain above 5000 feet. Slushy accumulations possible for Lost Trail, Homestake and MacDonald Passes and around Georgetown Lake. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
WHERE
Homestake Pass, Lolo Pass, Georgetown Lake, MacDonald Pass, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and Butte.
WHEN
From midnight Saturday Night to midnight MDT Sunday Night.
IMPACTS
Plan on slippery backcountry road conditions. Cold, wet and breezy conditions may create hypothermia risk for those recreating in the backcountry.
Instructions
Slow down and use caution while traveling on high mountain roads. Pack full waterproof layers and thermal gear to ensure you stay warm and dry if recreating in the backcountry.