Brooke Foster
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Missoula, MT, United States
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Weather Alert Day: Winter storm brings snow and dangerous cold
Widespread snow shower will impact the region through Saturday. This will be the beginning of a winter storm that will bring snow and arctic cold.WEATHER ALERT → Read More
Weather Alert Day: Damaging wind, heavy mountain snow
A powerful jet stream will be moving across the Pacific Northwest. At the surface, a strong cold front will move through during the afternoon. Damaging wind and accumulating snow will be the main concerns with this system. Snow squalls will be possible over mountain passes this afternoon. Snow squalls will be capable of producing brief periods of heavy snow, blowing snow, and high winds, leading… → Read More
Wintry mix of rain and snow, slick roads at times
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect through noon for the Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, including US-12 to Lolo Pass. Freezing rain possible along US-12 east of Lolo Pass between 7-9am. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect through noon for the Lower Clark Fork Region. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch above 5000 feet. Valleys lower than 5000 feet… → Read More
Flooding concerns, significant rain to impact the region
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY from tonight and early Monday for Lemhi County, Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, and the Butte/Blackfoot Region. Snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Locally higher amounts possible with 6 inches of snow possible above 7500 feet. This advisory includes Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Lemhi Pass, Highway 93 Sula to Lost… → Read More
Extreme weather closing ski resorts Saturday
Due to extreme conditions, Whitefish Mountain Resort is reporting that ALL chairs will be closed Saturday. They are also closed for all uphill travel. Blacktail Mountain in Lakeside is closed due to extreme weather. Montana Snowbowl is also reporting a closure as a result of high winds and cold temperatures. → Read More
School Delays and Closures for January 23, 2019
Due to snow and icy conditions, schools in Whitefish, Big Fork, and Swan River will be closed for the day. Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings remain posted this morning. → Read More
Patchy frost possible tonight
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY remains for the Bitterroot, Sapphire, and the southern Clearwater Mountains until noon Monday above 5500 feet. Snowfall accumulation of 1 to 3 inches between 5500 and 6500 feet with up to 6 inches above 6500 feet. Lost Trail Pass → Read More
Major flooding possible along the Jefferson River
The Clark Fork River in Missoula continues to fall more than expected. It hovering around 10.75 feet this morning. It remain in minor flood stage through Tuesday, but return to moderate flood stage Wednesday. It is forecast to rise to above 12 feet by Thu → Read More
Rivers reaching minor to major flood stage this week
A FLOOD WARNING continues for the Clark Fork River above Missoula, as well as the Yaak River near Troy, the Blackfoot River near Bonner, the Bitterroot River in Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley along with the Seeley Lake area.The Clark Fork above Missoul → Read More
Rain, snow and graupel showers through Friday
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY until 8am Friday for Lookout, Lolo, Lost Trail and Marias passes. Snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches will be possible.Our next weather maker will move into the area Thursday and Friday. It will bring the threat of valley rain, snow → Read More
Morning fog, afternoon sunshine
Patchy areas of freezing fog will be possible through the morning commute.A ridge of high pressure is building across western Montana. This will result in a spring-like day for the region. Ample sunshine is expected with daytime highs in the upper 30s to → Read More
Occasional light snow
Occasional snow showers will persist through Tuesday morning. Snow accumulations will stay under an inch, but snow bands could lead to quickly chaining travel conditions and higher amounts of snow. Daytime highs will be in the 30s.High pressure will allow → Read More
Unsettled weather, accumulating snow Friday
Pacific moisture will continue to stream across NBC Montana. Partly to mostly cloudy skies today with mainly mountain showers. Highs will be in the upper 30s to lower 40s.WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Beaverhead, Madison and Gallatin Counties from 11PM tonig → Read More
Lingering light snow, temperatures remain below normal
Isolated slick spots across western Montana this morning. Lingering light snow will be possible early today, but no accumulation is expected. Skies will give way to sunshine at times allowing daytime highs to warm into the mid to low 30s.Thursday will be o → Read More
Snow shifting into southwest Montana
Snowfall is expected today, along with gusty winds. Gusts up to 35 MPH may cause blowing snow, decreased visibility, and low wind chill temperatures. Be very cautious when traveling.A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in place until 8AM for the Missoula and Bitte → Read More
Accumulating snow possible this weekend
Arctic high pressure will gradually shift east through the weekend, allowing for a more active weather pattern.We are tracking our next weather maker that will bring an increased threat of snow this weekend. This storm system will move into the area Friday → Read More
Below normal temperatures, isolated flurries
Daytime highs will continue to run a good 20 degrees below normal as arctic air remains in place. Highs Thursday and Friday will be in the low to mid 20s. Lows will be in the single digits to below zero. Wind chills will continue to be a concern. Cover you → Read More
Below normal temperatures this week
Arctic high pressure will dominate western Montana most of this week. That means temperatures well below normal for late February.Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy. A northwesterly flow will keep threat of isolated snow showers in the forecast. However → Read More
Dangerous wind chills, icy morning drive
WIND CHILL ADVISORIES have been posted for most of NBC Montana including Kalispell, Missoula, Butte, and Bozeman until 1PM Monday. Winds will be strong from the northeast at 15-25 MPH sustained in west central and northwest Montana. Winds will gust to 35 → Read More
Winter Storm Warnings through Sunday
WINTER STORM WARNING Saturday and Sunday for most of NBC MONTANA including Kalispell and Butte. Snowfall will be heaviest in northwest Montana, where an additional 6-12 inches will be possible. Winds will also be strong, with gusts up to 50 MPH as the fron → Read More