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Alert: Dense Fog Advisory
Area(s): Central and Southern Valley; Daniels; Sheridan; Western Roosevelt; Northern Valley; Eastern Roosevelt
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 5:34 pm -> 2025-12-26 @ 9:00 am
Onset: 2025-12-25 @ 5:34 pm -> 2025-12-26 @ 6:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Glasgow MT on 2025-12-25 @ 5:34 pm
Headline: Dense Fog Advisory issued December 25 at 4:34PM MST until December 26 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Glasgow MT
Description: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Valley, Daniels, Eastern Roosevelt,
Northern Valley, Sheridan, and Western Roosevelt Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Alert: Dense Fog Advisory
Area(s): Central and Southeast Phillips
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 5:34 pm -> 2025-12-26 @ 9:00 am
Onset: 2025-12-25 @ 5:34 pm -> 2025-12-26 @ 6:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Glasgow MT on 2025-12-25 @ 5:34 pm
Headline: Dense Fog Advisory issued December 25 at 4:34PM MST until December 26 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Glasgow MT
Description: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 2:52 pm -> 2025-12-26 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2025-12-26 @ 6:00 am -> 2025-12-26 @ 3:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Missoula MT on 2025-12-25 @ 2:52 pm
Headline: Wind Advisory issued December 25 at 1:52PM MST until December 26 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Description: * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, up to 50
mph in the Bitterroot Valley, expected.

* WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Potomac/Seeley Lake Region
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 2:52 pm -> 2025-12-27 @ 1:00 am
Onset: 2025-12-26 @ 9:00 am -> 2025-12-26 @ 3:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Missoula MT on 2025-12-25 @ 2:52 pm
Headline: Wind Advisory issued December 25 at 1:52PM MST until December 27 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Description: * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Potomac/Seeley Lake Region.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to midnight MST Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Butte/Blackfoot Region
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 2:52 pm -> 2025-12-27 @ 6:00 am
Onset: 2025-12-26 @ 7:00 am -> 2025-12-26 @ 3:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Missoula MT on 2025-12-25 @ 2:52 pm
Headline: Wind Advisory issued December 25 at 1:52PM MST until December 27 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Description: * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Butte/Blackfoot Region.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Lower Clark Fork Region
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm -> 2025-12-27 @ 3:00 pm
Onset: 2025-12-26 @ 9:00 am -> 2025-12-26 @ 2:45 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Missoula MT on 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued December 25 at 1:45PM MST until December 27 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Description: ...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 minor to moderate
winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6
inches with up to 12 inches possible at Lookout Pass. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, I-90 Lookout Pass to
Haugan, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and Evaro Hill.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 2 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions
to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra
caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is possible for much colder air to move
into the lower valleys on Saturday bringing the potential for
rapid freeze up of any wet or slushy surfaces.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): West Glacier Region
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm -> 2025-12-27 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2025-12-26 @ 9:00 am -> 2025-12-26 @ 2:45 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Missoula MT on 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued December 25 at 1:45PM MST until December 27 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Description: ...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
between 3 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Polebridge, Glacier National Park, Essex, Highway 83
Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Bad Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 5 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. For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable
disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible
traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if
possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure
may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
evening commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will move westward across the
Continental Divide on Saturday bringing an uptick in northeast
winds in, and near, canyon gaps and downslope foothills. Much
colder temperatures with, and behind, this Arctic front. Rapid
freeze up of any wet or slushy roads is likely.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Kootenai/Cabinet Region
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm -> 2025-12-27 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2025-12-26 @ 1:00 pm -> 2025-12-26 @ 2:45 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Missoula MT on 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued December 25 at 1:45PM MST until December 27 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Description: ...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 minor to moderate
winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 7
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 93 Eureka to
Whitefish, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 37 Eureka to
Libby.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 5 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. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
evening commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will move westward across the
Continental Divide and into the region on Saturday bringing an
uptick in northeast winds. Much colder temperatures with, and
behind, this Arctic front. Rapid freeze up of any wet or slushy
surfaces is possible.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm -> 2025-12-27 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2025-12-27 @ 3:00 am -> 2025-12-26 @ 2:45 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Missoula MT on 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued December 25 at 1:45PM MST until December 27 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Description: ...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 minor to moderate
winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Missoula and Bitterroot Valley.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few
inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving.
Winter traveling conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the potential for snow bands and or
snow squalls to impact the area late Friday night into Saturday
morning. Anticipate brief but rapid deterioration in visibility,
moderate to heavy snowfall intensity, and strong winds with any
banding or squalls. There is the potential for much colder air
from the northeast, through the day on Saturday, increasing the
risk for rapid freeze up of any wet or slushy surfaces.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Potomac/Seeley Lake Region
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm -> 2025-12-27 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2025-12-26 @ 12:00 pm -> 2025-12-26 @ 2:45 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Missoula MT on 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued December 25 at 1:45PM MST until December 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Description: ...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 minor to moderate
winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 200 Bonner to
Greenough, and Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 8 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few
inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving.
For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal
activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution
while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
evening commute, especially over higher passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the potential for snow bands and or
snow squalls to impact the area late Friday night into Saturday
morning. Anticipate brief but rapid deterioration in visibility,
moderate to heavy snowfall intensity, and strong winds with any
banding or squalls. Much colder air moves into the region for
Saturday.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Southern Clearwater Mountains; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm -> 2025-12-27 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2025-12-26 @ 6:00 am -> 2025-12-26 @ 2:45 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Missoula MT on 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued December 25 at 1:45PM MST until December 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Description: ...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 minor to moderate
winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 12
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Lolo Pass, Dixie, Elk City, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail
Pass, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /4 AM PST/ Friday to 8 PM MST /7 PM PST/
Saturday.

* IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions
to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra
caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher
passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Flathead/Mission Valleys
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm -> 2025-12-27 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2025-12-26 @ 9:00 pm -> 2025-12-26 @ 2:45 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Missoula MT on 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued December 25 at 1:45PM MST until December 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Description: ...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.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Butte/Blackfoot Region
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm -> 2025-12-27 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2025-12-27 @ 6:00 am -> 2025-12-26 @ 2:45 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Missoula MT on 2025-12-25 @ 2:45 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued December 25 at 1:45PM MST until December 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Description: ...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 chance of minor winter weather
impacts. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Homestake Pass, Butte, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston,
MacDonald Pass, and Georgetown Lake.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few
inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving.
Winter traveling conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the potential for snow bands and or
snow squalls to impact the area late Friday night into Saturday
morning. Anticipate brief but rapid deterioration in visibility,
moderate to heavy snowfall intensity, and strong winds with any
banding or squalls. Much colder air from the northeast, through
the day on Saturday, increasing the risk for rapid freeze up of
any wet or slushy surfaces.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 2:18 pm -> 2025-12-26 @ 7:00 pm
Onset: 2025-12-26 @ 3:00 am -> 2025-12-26 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Great Falls MT on 2025-12-25 @ 2:18 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued December 25 at 1:18PM MST until December 26 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Description: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches near
pass level. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Southern end of the Gallatin and Madison County Mountains
and Centennial Mountains.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could
cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Little to no snow is forecast around Big Sky
and points northward over this timeframe.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): East Glacier Park Region; Southern Rocky Mountain Front
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 2:18 pm -> 2025-12-27 @ 3:00 pm
Onset: 2025-12-26 @ 9:00 am -> 2025-12-26 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Great Falls MT on 2025-12-25 @ 2:18 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued December 25 at 1:18PM MST until December 27 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Description: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8
inches near pass level with higher amounts above pass level. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 2 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be
required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure
they are prepared for dangerous conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Marias Pass is most favored for amounts
closer to 8 inches, while Rogers Pass is favored to be closer to 3
inches over this timeframe.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Madison River Valley
Effective: 2025-12-25 @ 2:10 pm -> 2025-12-26 @ 7:00 pm
Onset: 2025-12-26 @ 11:00 am -> 2025-12-26 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Great Falls MT on 2025-12-25 @ 2:10 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued December 25 at 1:10PM MST until December 26 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Description: * WHAT...South to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60
mph expected.

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.