***MEANS ALERT*** Please avoid eastbound travel on I-90 near mile marker 114 due to an accident. Roads are extremely slick and people are advised to us an alternate route.

Several accidents are being reported throughout Missoula County. Montana Highway Patrol is asking folks to use EXTREME CAUTION!!

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In the early morning hours on 02/23/2022, a string of mail thefts took place on Big Flat Rd. If you are a victim of the mail thefts or have identified mail that appears to be missing, please contact Deputy Ewing by calling 9-1-1 / 728-0911 **Photo is for visual purposes only.

❄️Periods of snow showers into early Wednesday. Localized road impacts possible tonight, especially on the passes. #mtwx #idwx

Include cleaning out your medicine cabinet in your spring cleaning and drop off unused medication - safely and anonymously - Saturday, April 30 at the Missoula County Courthouse, 200 W Broadway, west parking lot (off of Woody Street).

Sand & sandbags are available at Fort Missoula. Supplies are limited. Sand & sandbags are for use to protect primary residences only. Materials are not for use along property lines or river banks. Please take only what is needed to directly protect your home.

After a weekend of much cooler temperatures, heat is set to return to the Northern Rockies. Tuesday through Friday temperatures will be 15-20° above normal. With multiple days of abnormal heat expected, it is important to continue taking heat safety precautions. #MTwx #IDwx

Last weekend Trooper Adam Gane presented Trooper Wade Palmer with his service pistol. Trooper Palmer's pistol was purchased by the Association of Montana Troopers so it could be given back to Trooper Palmer. Thank you Trooper Palmer for your years of service & dedication!

***Morman Creek RD fire update*** Sunday, 7/30/23; 9:10 PM The Red Cross has opened a shelter for residents evacuating from the Mormon Creek RD. fire near Lolo, MT. This shelter is located at the Cold Springs Elementary School at 2625 Briggs St, in Missoula. 1/2

***Morman Creek RD fire update*** Sunday, 7/30/23; 9:10 PM People needing assistance due to this fire may also call the Red Cross at (406) 215-1514. 2/2

Strong to severe thunderstorms will develop today along a Pacific cold front. Prepare for the potential of downed trees or power lines and any outdoor furniture not secured may blow around. A lake wind advisory has been issued due to hazardous boating conditions. #MTwx #IDwx

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Idaho and Montana until 9 PM MDT

Policewomen enforce law and order, and make sure that we feel safe in our communities. National Police Woman Day is the time to acknowledge these contributions and express our gratitude for the work they do.

[3:15pm MST] Periodic snow is expected throughout the evening across west central #Montana & central #Idaho. With showers being sporadic in nature, expect quickly dropping visibility. Roads could refreeze tonight as well. Take it easy as you travel. #mtwx #idwx #Missoula

Light valley snow is possible Sunday into Monday morning. Mountain passes will see moderate snowfall. Expect slick roads and a slow Mon AM commute #mtwx #idwx

(2/1 5:30am) There is still warm aloft, so the current showers are likely falling as freezing rain or rain that will freeze on contact. These showers stretch from Superior to the S-curves (Missoula) to eventually MT-200 east of Missoula. Be prepared for icy roads. #MTwx

After a light snow event today thru early Thurs. A warm-up due to an approaching Atmospheric River is expected by the end of this coming weekend. Max and min temps above freezing for most valleys, combined with rain, will lead to increased ponding on area roadways. #MTwx #IDwx