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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1143 AM PST Thu Dec 4 2025

ORZ041-044-507-508-510-WAZ024-521-051500-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.251206T0000Z-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, Maupin, Pendleton, Ione,
Boardman, Dufur, The Dalles, White Salmon, Pilot Rock, Athena,
Condon, Arlington, Goldendale, Bickleton, Fossil, Heppner, and
Moro
1143 AM PST Thu Dec 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 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...From 4 PM Friday to 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.

&&

$$


Winter Storm Watch


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
907 AM MST Thu Dec 4 2025

...SERIES OF WINTER STORMS TO AFFECT THE MOUNTAINS AND PASSES
THROUGH THE SATURDAY...

.A series of winter storms will begin to push into North Central and
Southwestern Montana today, with snow beginning over the higher
terrain early this afternoon. Today`s snowfall will focus on the
Mountains of Central and South-Central Montana, with 4 to 8 inches
over both Kings Hill and Bozeman Passes today, with higher amounts
above pass level. A period of lighter snowfall is expected Friday
morning and afternoon, with more widespread heavy snow returning to
the area around sunset Friday. Snow will continue across the area
Friday night into Saturday evening, with an additional 6 to 12
inches expected over the passes and higher amounts above pass level.

MTZ301-307-327-050715-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0018.251205T1200Z-251207T0000Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Northwest
Beaverhead County-
Including the following locations: Dewey, Saint Mary, Marias
Pass, Logan Pass, Kiowa, Chief Joseph Pass, Wise River, Big Hole
Pass, East Glacier Park, Wisdom, Rogers Pass, and Babb
907 AM MST Thu Dec 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
  12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front, and
  Northwest Beaverhead County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Remember, a Winter Storm Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the watch
period.

&&

$$

Glinskas

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
126 PM MST Wed Dec 3 2025

IDZ005-006-MTZ002-004-006-043-051200-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.A.0010.251205T1200Z-251207T0000Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-West
Glacier Region-Lower Clark Fork Region-Bitterroot/Sapphire
Mountains-Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
126 PM MST Wed Dec 3 2025 /1226 PM PST Wed Dec 3 2025/

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. There is a chance of
  moderate to major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations
  of 3 to 7 inches along valley bottoms, 7 to 15 inches at mountain
  pass level, and 24 to 36 inches along mountain crests.  Ice
  accumulations around a light glaze possible.

* WHERE...In IDAHO, Northern Clearwater Mountains and Southern
  Clearwater Mountains. In MONTANA, West Glacier Region,
  Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, Lower Clark Fork Region, and
  Potomac/Seeley Lake Region.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
  commutes, especially over higher passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

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