Community Reports Disclaimer

Marion News lets neighbors share road conditions, weather observations, and emergency-adjacent information fast. That speed comes with a trade-off you should understand:

Community reports are unverified. They are labeled "community report — unverified" and reflect one person's observation at one moment. Conditions change fast in the valley.
Reports go stale. Road reports grey out automatically after 12 hours and drop off after 48.
Official alerts are attributed. Anything sourced from the National Weather Service or another agency is labeled with that source. Everything else is not official.

In an emergency

Call 911 for immediate danger.
Evacuation and closure decisions: follow the Flathead County Office of Emergency Services and the Flathead County Sheriff's Office.
Road conditions: MT DOT 511.
Weather warnings: NWS Missoula.

Marion News and its contributors are not liable for decisions made based on community reports. When official guidance and a community report disagree, follow the official guidance.

These documents are working drafts prepared for Marion News and have not yet been reviewed by a Montana attorney. They are not legal advice. Questions: [email protected].