Winter Storm Warning

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Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
954 AM MST Fri Dec 29 2017

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Localized
freezing rain/sleet may mix in with snow at times through
Friday morning. Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
Snow accumulations of 14 to 18 inches, with localized amounts
up to 32 inches, are expected.

* WHERE…Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to
Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to
Whitefish.

* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will
cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as
low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30
minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. 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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