* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Likelihood of major to extreme impacts
from 6 to 10 inches or more of snow is 90 percent, and 10 to 18
inches of snow is 60 percent. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph in
the higher terrain.
* WHERE…Essex, Bad Rock Canyon, Polebridge, Highway 83 Bigfork to
Swan Lake, and Marias Pass.
* WHEN…From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs
may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous
and potentially life-threatening.