AREAS AFFECTED : WEST GLACIER REGION
* WHAT...Heavy snow and damaging winds possible. There is a chance
of major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between
1 and 5 inches in the valleys and 8 to 15 inches possible at high
elevations, including Marias Pass. Winds could gust over 50 mph.
* WHERE...Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Bad Rock Canyon, Essex,
Polebridge, Marias Pass, and Glacier National Park.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs
may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. 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. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening
commutes, especially over higher passes. Very strong winds could
cause extensive tree damage.