Active AlertsWhitefish, MT

Widespread Winter Weather And Wind Impacts: .A series of cold fronts will move through the Northern Rockies bringing wind and snow impacts beginning as early as late tonight into Friday morning. Snow squalls are possible in west-central and southwest Montana late Friday night into early Saturday morning. A push of Arctic air will move westward across the Continental Divide on Saturday bringing another uptick and change in direction of winds with much colder temperatures to follow.
What: Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate to isolated major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Where: Mission Valley, Polson, Flathead Valley, and Flathead Lake.
When: From 8 PM Friday to 8 PM MST Saturday.
Impacts: For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur.
Additional Details: An Arctic front will move westward across the Continental Divide and into the region on Saturday bringing an uptick in northeast winds toward 50 mph possible in and near canyon gaps and downsloping foothills. Much colder temperatures with, and behind, this Arctic front on Saturday. Rapid freeze up of any wet or slushy surfaces is possible.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.