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FXUS65 KMSO 190739 AFDMSO
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Missoula MT 1239 AM MST Wed Feb 19 2025
DISCUSSION
KEY MESSAGES:
- Another round of widespread light to moderate snow Wednesday
- A warmer, Atmospheric River late this weekend into early next week. Snowlevels rising to above 5000 feet throughout the Northern Rockies.
Another round of light to moderate snow will arrive late this morning in north-central Idaho, slowly spreading east into western Montana by late afternoon. While snow accumulations are expected to remain light (2 to 4 inches) compared to recent snow, cleared roadways may become snow-covered once again during the afternoon and evening commutes. The biggest concern will be wet roads turning icy after sunset.
A warmer Atmospheric River will arrive late this weekend into early next week. Snow levels will also begin rising to above 5,000 feet throughout the Northern Rockies during the bulk of the precipitation on Sunday and Monday. Currently, probabilities range from 60 to 80 percent for snow levels rising to 6,000 feet for locations south of the I-90 corridor, while snow levels are expected to remain closer to 5,000 feet for locations to the north. Due to the widespread nature of 1 to 2 feet of snow currently on the ground, melting snow and low-elevation rain are expected to create ponding on area roadways with poor drainage, as well as localized minor flooding. Take precautions this week by clearing snow where you can.
Near-to above-normal temperatures are expected to round out the rest of the month, leading to further melting. Overnight temperatures will also lead to refreezing each night as temperatures drop below freezing.
AVIATION
The next weather disturbance will be moving into the region today causing lowering ceilings along with widespread light snow. Timing on the lowest visibility and ceiling will be 20/00z at KMSO and KGPI and 20/0100z at KBTM lasting through 20/0600z. Vicinity showers will continue through 20/1200z at those locations.
MSO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
MT... Winter Weather Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Thursday for Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains...
Butte/Blackfoot Region
Flathead/Mission Valleys
Kootenai/Cabinet Region
Lower Clark Fork Region
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region
West Glacier Region.
ID...Winter Weather Advisory from 10 AM Wednesday to 7 AM PST Thursday for Northern Clearwater Mountains...Southern Clearwater Mountains.
Winter Weather Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Thursday for Eastern Lemhi County...Western Lemhi County.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Missoula MT 1239 AM MST Wed Feb 19 2025
DISCUSSION
KEY MESSAGES:
- Another round of widespread light to moderate snow Wednesday
- A warmer, Atmospheric River late this weekend into early next week. Snowlevels rising to above 5000 feet throughout the Northern Rockies.
Another round of light to moderate snow will arrive late this morning in north-central Idaho, slowly spreading east into western Montana by late afternoon. While snow accumulations are expected to remain light (2 to 4 inches) compared to recent snow, cleared roadways may become snow-covered once again during the afternoon and evening commutes. The biggest concern will be wet roads turning icy after sunset.
A warmer Atmospheric River will arrive late this weekend into early next week. Snow levels will also begin rising to above 5,000 feet throughout the Northern Rockies during the bulk of the precipitation on Sunday and Monday. Currently, probabilities range from 60 to 80 percent for snow levels rising to 6,000 feet for locations south of the I-90 corridor, while snow levels are expected to remain closer to 5,000 feet for locations to the north. Due to the widespread nature of 1 to 2 feet of snow currently on the ground, melting snow and low-elevation rain are expected to create ponding on area roadways with poor drainage, as well as localized minor flooding. Take precautions this week by clearing snow where you can.
Near-to above-normal temperatures are expected to round out the rest of the month, leading to further melting. Overnight temperatures will also lead to refreezing each night as temperatures drop below freezing.
AVIATION
The next weather disturbance will be moving into the region today causing lowering ceilings along with widespread light snow. Timing on the lowest visibility and ceiling will be 20/00z at KMSO and KGPI and 20/0100z at KBTM lasting through 20/0600z. Vicinity showers will continue through 20/1200z at those locations.
MSO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
MT... Winter Weather Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Thursday for Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains...
Butte/Blackfoot Region
Flathead/Mission Valleys
Kootenai/Cabinet Region
Lower Clark Fork Region
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region
West Glacier Region.
ID...Winter Weather Advisory from 10 AM Wednesday to 7 AM PST Thursday for Northern Clearwater Mountains...Southern Clearwater Mountains.
Winter Weather Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Thursday for Eastern Lemhi County...Western Lemhi County.
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