DAMAGING WIND potential for Montana and portions of Idaho tonight and again Tuesday night and Wednesday. Gusts 50 mph+ tonight and 60 to 70 mph by Wednesday could knock down branches and topple trees. Power outages and damage to structures are possible.
Heads Up Western Montana/North-Central Idaho! 🌧️➡️❄️
Another atmospheric river early next week:
✅ Mon-Tue: Wet & Mild. High snow levels (6000-7000ft). Watch for renewed rises on creeks & rivers. Mudslide potential ✅ Wednesday: Cold Front hits! 🥶 Rain turns to snow showers down to valley floors. Damaging wind potential.
🚗 Travel Hazard: Slick roads, especially over passes.
Winds could be damaging, with trees blocking road access and power outages. Drive with extreme care.
⚠️ THREAT FOR DAMAGING WINDS: WEDNESDAY ⚠️
A strong cold front will bring strong to potentially damaging west-southwest winds across North-central Idaho, Western Montana and Lemhi County, ID.
🗓️ WHEN: Wednesday
💨 WIND GUSTS:
Valleys: 50-70 mph
Mountains/Divide: 80-100 mph
🚨 KEY THREATS:
Downed Trees/Blocked Roads: elevated risk due to strong winds & wet/unfrozen ground.
Power Outages
Infrastructure Damage
✅ ACTIONABLE STEPS:
Secure loose outdoor items.
Charge electronic devices.
Use extreme caution when traveling and be aware of falling trees/debris.
Stay safe and check the latest updates from NWS Missoula: weather.gov/missoula
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