Weather Alerts For Glacier Natl Park, MT
Winter Weather Advisory
-URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 821 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTRY MIX IN VALLEYS AND MOUNTAIN SNOW MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT... .Snow levels will be borderline in northwest Montana valleys, and a wintry mix brings an increased risk for slick conditions during the Monday morning commute. Confidence is highest for accumulating snow across Lincoln County valley areas. Over mountain passes, snow will begin overnight with minor impacts, intensifying by Monday afternoon. Expect moderate travel impacts with slushy accumulation on I-90 and US-2 through Monday night. West Glacier Region- 821 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches in the valleys and 6 to 9 inches from Essex to Marias Pass. Higher amounts are expected in the higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Essex, Glacier National Park, Marias Pass, Polebridge, and Bad Rock Canyon. * WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. 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. &&
Avalanche Watch
-BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH Flathead Avalanche Center Hungry Horse MT Relayed by National Weather Service Missoula MT 619 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 The following message is transmitted at the request of the Flathead Avalanche Center Hungry Horse MT ...The Flathead Avalanche Center Hungry Horse MT has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Watch... * WHAT...An incoming storm may create exceptionally dangerous conditions. * WHERE...Flathead Range, Whitefish Range, Swan Range, and Apgar Ranges, and the Lake McDonald Valley and Marias Pass regions in Glacier National Park. * WHEN...In effect until 12 PM MST Monday * IMPACTS...If snow and strong winds arrive Monday as forecast, avalanche danger may rise to High (Level 4 of 5). New and drifted snow will overload a snowpack already producing large and very large avalanches. Many slides are being triggered from long distances away in lower-angle terrain below, near, and above steep slopes. The likelihood of natural and human- triggered avalanches will increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Exceptionally dangerous avalanche conditions may develop. Travel in 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 for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of any Avalanche Center. &&