National Weather Service issues Winter Weather Advisory through Thursday afternoon

National Weather Service-Missoula has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Northern and Southern Clearwater Mountains from 1 a.m. Wednesday to 1 p.m. Thursday.

Snow is expected with a wintry mix below 4,000 feet, generally an inch or less of snow. There is a likelihood of moderate impacts above 4,000 feet from 3 to 6 inches of snow is greater than 70%, and up to a 30% chance of isolated major impacts from 6 to 10 inches or more of snow.

Areas of particular impact are Idaho Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, Elk River, Elk City, Dixie and U.S. Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass.

For moderate impacts from snow, expect disruptions to normal activities. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. For major impacts from snow, 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. Hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute, especially over higher passes.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.