Driving will be treacherous and those who do not have to drive should stay off the roads. In addition to slick conditions, visibility will be extremely limited.
Beware of downed trees and power lines in roadways. Area residents should prepare for potential power outages.
In Lincoln County, Montana, the winter storm warning is in effect now through 5 p.m. MST Saturday, with 18 to 22 inches of snow expected with localized snowfalls of 30-inches possible, combined with wind chills as low as 15-below-zero. At those temperatures, frostbite can set in on exposed skin within minutes.
Travel will be difficult or impossible on Highway 2 from Libby to Kalispell, on Highway 37 from Eureka to Libby, on Highway 56, Bull Lake Road, and on Highway 93, from Eureka to Whitefish.
A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. 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 511.