Snow, freezing rain expected in Kootenai/Cabinet

The National Weather Service, Missoula, has issued a winter weather advisory for the Kootenai/Cabinet Region for freezing rain and wet snow overnight, which could make the morning commute a little touchy. The advisory is in effect from midnight to 9 a.m. Tuesday, with up to an inch of heavy, wet snow topped by a light freezing rain is expected to fall.

Areas affected include Highway 93, Eureka to Whitefish, Highway 2, Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37, Eureka to Libby, and Highway 56 Bull Lake Road.

Motorists are advised to slow down and allow extra time to reach your destinations.