URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
552 AM AKST Tue Dec 16 2025
...SNOW FOR THE PANHANDLE CONTINUES...
.Both the snow band in the Icy Strait corridor and the snow
showers in the central panhandle have slowed, with stream of
moisture in from the southwest being cut off. Residual snow
showers are expected over the day, however, the extent and
intensity is diminished.
AKZ321-325-161800-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0020.000000T0000Z-251216T1800Z/
Eastern Chichagof Island-City and Borough of Juneau-
Including the cities of Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, and Juneau
552 AM AKST Tue Dec 16 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two
inches.
* WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island and City and Borough of
Juneau.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates have decreased early this
morning, and are expected to decrease further by mid morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water
with you in case of an emergency.
People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.
For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or
visit 511.alaska.gov.
&&
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
552 AM AKST Tue Dec 16 2025
...SNOW FOR THE PANHANDLE CONTINUES...
.Both the snow band in the Icy Strait corridor and the snow
showers in the central panhandle have slowed, with stream of
moisture in from the southwest being cut off. Residual snow
showers are expected over the day, however, the extent and
intensity is diminished.
AKZ322-161800-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0020.000000T0000Z-251216T1800Z/
Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-
Including the cities of Elfin Cove and Pelican
552 AM AKST Tue Dec 16 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will be diminishing for the
next few hours. Highest snowfall rates for the remainder of the
winter storm are currently occurring.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water
with you in case of an emergency.
People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
630 AM PST Tue Dec 16 2025
WAZ048-170800-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0011.251217T0000Z-251218T0600Z/
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Holden Village, and
Stehekin
630 AM PST Tue Dec 16 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
18 inches, except 4 to 8 inches at Stehekin. Winds could gust
between 30 to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Stevens Pass, Holden Village, and Stehekin.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Strong
winds could cause tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest travel
information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel
&&
$$
Butler
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
242 AM PST Tue Dec 16 2025
WAZ301-302-162200-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0009.251217T0000Z-251218T0600Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-Cascades of Snohomish and
Northern King Counties-
Including Stevens Pass and Mount Baker
242 AM PST Tue Dec 16 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20
inches at Stevens Pass and 18 to 36 inches at Mount Baker. Winds
gusting as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very
strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
&&
$$
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
242 AM PST Tue Dec 16 2025
WAZ303-304-328-162200-
/O.UPG.KSEW.WW.Y.0023.251217T0000Z-251218T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.WS.W.0009.251217T0000Z-251218T0600Z/
Cascades of Southern King County-Cascades of Pierce and Lewis
Counties-Olympics-
Including White Pass, Mount Rainier, Crystal Mountain, Longmire,
SR18 at Tiger Mountain Summit, Paradise, Hurricane Ridge,
Ashford, Snoqualmie Pass, and Greenwater
242 AM PST Tue Dec 16 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 15
inches at Snoqualmie Pass and Hurricane Ridge. Total accumulation
of 18 to 24 inches elsewhere with higher amounts at Paradise on
Mount Rainier. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE...Olympics, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, and
Cascades of Southern King County.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very
strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
257 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025
MTZ002-180600-
/O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0011.251217T0300Z-251218T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0013.251217T0300Z-251218T0600Z/
West Glacier Region-
257 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
MST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Damaging winds and heavy snow expected. There is a
likelihood of major winter weather impacts to isolated extreme
winter storm impacts. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 in inches
in the valleys and 8 to 12 inches at pass level. Damaging winds
gusting as high as 60 mph in the lower elevations, 70 mph in
higher terrain.
* WHERE...Marias Pass, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Bad Rock
Canyon, Glacier National Park, Essex, and Polebridge.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...For MAJOR winter weather impacts, 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. For EXTREME winter storm impacts, expect substantial
disruptions to normal activities. Extremely dangerous or
impossible traveling conditions. Travel in the impacted areas is
not advised. Extensive and widespread closures and disruptions to
infrastructure may occur. Life saving actions may be needed. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and
evening commutes, especially over higher passes. Very strong winds
could cause extensive tree damage and power outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
208 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025
MTZ301-307-162300-
/O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0020.251217T0300Z-251218T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.W.0021.251217T0300Z-251218T0600Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Kiowa, Marias Pass, Logan
Pass, Saint Mary, Rogers Pass, East Glacier Park, and Babb
208 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
MST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
10 inches at Marias Pass with higher amounts over the mountains
in Glacier National Park. Winds could gust over 70 mph at times.
* WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to dangerous and tire
chains may be required for some vehicles. Visibility may drop
below 1/4 mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. Those in
the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous
conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.
Remember, a Winter Storm Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the warning
period.
&&
$$
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