Weather Alerts For Hungry Horse, MT
Avalanche Warning
-BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Backcountry Avalanche Warning Flathead Avalanche Center Hungry Horse MT Relayed by National Weather Service Missoula MT 534 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025 The following message is transmitted at the request of Flathead Avalanche Center Hungry Horse MT. ...AVALANCHE WARNING ISSUED BY THE FLATHEAD AVALANCHE CENTER... 06:00 MST Tue Dec 09 2025 The Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Missoula MT - MTZ001 (MTZ001)...MTZ002 (MTZ002) * WHAT...Heavy rain, heavy snowfall, strong winds, and above-freezing temperatures have created very dangerous avalanche conditions. * WHERE...The Whitefish, Swan, and Flathead Ranges, as well as the Apgar Mountains, Lake McDonald Valley, and Marias Pass areas of Glacier National Park. * WHEN...In effect from Tue 06:00 MST to Wed 05:00 MST. * IMPACTS...Large to very large natural avalanches are likely on mid- and upper-elevation slopes; they may involve wet snow or dense slabs of new and wind-drifted snow. These slides can run into low elevation terrain and valley bottoms, including terrain where it doesn't appear to be enough snow cover for avalanche hazards. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in and below avalanche terrain is not recommended. Avalanches may run long distances and can run into mature forests, valley floors, or flat terrain. Consult http://www.flatheadavalanche.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
Winter Weather Advisory
-URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 1242 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025 West Glacier Region-Potomac/Seeley Lake Region- 1242 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Marias Pass, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, Glacier National Park, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Polebridge, Essex, I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, and Bad Rock Canyon. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Difficult traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. The difficult conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour will be possible between 4am and 7am PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. &&
Flood Watch
-URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Missoula MT 1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025 .Near-record precipitation is possible this week as two Atmospheric Rivers will move through the region. The first one arrives today and continues through Tuesday, followed by a second, stronger one Tuesday night through Thursday. Between 4 and 10 inches of moderate to heavy rain are expected in the mountains. For some locations, near record rainfall amounts are possible. The rain, falling on the current snowpack, combined with mild nighttime temperatures will increase snowmelt. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. Flathead-Lake-Lincoln-Sanders- 1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following counties, Flathead, Lake, Lincoln and Sanders. * WHEN...From 5 PM MST this afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Rockfall is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged atmospheric river event will bring periods of moderate to heavy rainfall to the region. Snow levels will rise to 6,000 to 7,000 feet during the first moisture plume on Tuesday. Snow levels will fall temporarily to 3,000 to 5,000 feet Tuesday night before rising again to 6,000 to 9,000 feet Wednesday and Thursday. Between 4 and 10 inches of total precipitation will fall this week in the mountains and upslope regions and between 1 and 4 inches of total rainfall is expected in the valleys. Landslides in areas of steep terrain and minor flooding in urban and poor drainage areas are possible. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Monitor basements for water intrusion. You may want to preemptively shovel snow away from your home. &&