Missoula, MT — The Missoula County Sheriff’s Office announced it would close its administrative office early today due to ongoing winter weather conditions. The office will close at 4 p.m., but emergency services will remain fully operational. The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that anyone experiencing an emergency should continue to contact 911.
Local authorities are urging drivers to take extra precautions during the evening commute. With snow and ice expected to persist, motorists are advised to allow additional travel time and follow a winter driving checklist for safety.
Some key safety tips include:
- Allowing extra time to reach your destination.
- Ensuring that your vehicle is fully cleared of snow and ice, including windows, mirrors, and lights.
- Avoiding the use of cruise control in poor driving conditions.
- Always wearing a seatbelt.
- Reducing speed when road conditions or visibility are compromised.
- Maintaining a safe distance behind other vehicles.
- Refraining from passing snowplows unless absolutely necessary, in line with the #DontCrowdThePlow safety campaign.
- Checking the condition of all four tires.
In addition to the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have also decided to close their administrative offices early due to the weather. Meanwhile, the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning for emergency travel only, advising residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as winter weather remains a challenge for the region. Drivers are encouraged to stay informed and exercise caution on the roads.
