Varningar, Bismark Basin

Winter Storm Warning issued June 16 at 1:07PM MDT until June 18 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches Elk City, Red River Hot Springs, Dixie, and Lolo Pass. 6 to 15 inches expected in the higher terrain including Nez Perce Pass. * WHERE...Southern Clearwater and Bitterroot Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Backcountry travel will be very difficult. Snow on trees could cause breaking branches and power outages. Hypothermia is a risk for those unprepared for the cold and raw conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, saw 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.