Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
518 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
MTZ327-061315-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0019.000000T0000Z-251207T0000Z/
Northwest Beaverhead County-
Including the following locations: Wisdom, Wise River, Dewey,
Chief Joseph Pass, and Big Hole Pass
518 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 13
inches. Isolated higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Northwest Beaverhead County.
* WHEN...Until 5 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. Blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
402 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
IDZ005-006-062315-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-251207T0000Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
302 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. There is a likelihood of developing or ongoing
major winter weather impacts to isolated extreme winter storm
impacts. Additional snow accumulations up to 13 inches at higher
elevations including Lolo Pass and 1 to 5 inches at low
elevations. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Elk
River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, and Pierce.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...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. For EXTREME winter storm impacts, expect substantial
disruptions to normal activities. Extremely dangerous or
impossible traveling conditions. Travel in the impacted areas is
not advised. Extensive and widespread closures and disruptions to
infrastructure may occur. Life saving actions may be needed. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute,
especially over higher passes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
402 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
MTZ006-062315-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-251207T0000Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
402 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of major winter
storm impacts. Total snow accumulations 1 to 5 inches in the
valleys and 8 to 15 inches in the higher terrain including Lolo
and Lost Trail Passes. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph on Friday.
* WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
143 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
IDZ072-073-061200-
/O.CON.KPIH.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251206T1200Z/
Sawtooth/Stanley Basin-Sun Valley Region-
Including the cities of Galena, Stanley, Sun Valley, and Ketchum
143 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and
6 inches with higher snow totals expected at and above pass level
with 6 to 10 inches of snow for Galena Summit. Gusty winds are
possible, with areas of blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Sawtooth/Stanley Basin and Sun Valley Region.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit
511.idaho.gov for the latest road conditions.
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Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.
DMH
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
1214 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
IDZ011-013-060600-
/O.CON.KBOI.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-251206T0600Z/
West Central Mountains-Boise Mountains-
Including the cities of Prairie, Big Creek, Cuprum, Anderson Dam,
Warm Lake, Bear, Ola, McCall, Pine, and Cascade
1214 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow accumulations up to 2 inches in mountain valleys
before mixing with or changing to rain this afternoon. An
additional 4 to 8 inches in the mountains above 6000 feet
including high elevation passes. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph
develop later this evening over mountains.
* WHERE...Boise Mountains and West Central Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over higher
elevation passes. Locally heavy snowfall will limit visibilities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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JM
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1247 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
ORZ041-044-507-508-510-WAZ024-521-060730-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.251205T2100Z-251206T1800Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon-Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-North Central
Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Simcoe
Highlands-
Including the cities of Hermiston, Athena, Ione, Dufur, Boardman,
Moro, Fossil, Pendleton, Maupin, The Dalles, White Salmon,
Goldendale, Bickleton, Heppner, Arlington, Pilot Rock, and Condon
1247 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
mph expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon, North Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1247 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
ORZ050-060730-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.251205T2100Z-251206T2100Z/
Wallowa County-
Including the cities of Joseph, Wallowa, and Enterprise
1247 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SATURDAY WALLOWA
VALLEY...
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50
mph expected for Wallowa Valley.
* WHERE...Wallowa County.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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