Avalanche Warning issued March 16 at 7:27PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AVWTFX THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE CENTER. ISSUED ON March 16 2025 AT 725 PM. AVALANCHE WARNING The Gallatin NF Avalanche Center in Bozeman has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Pocatello ID - Fremont (Fremont County) NWS Great Falls MT - MTZ330 (MTZ330) * WHAT...The avalanche danger is HIGH and avalanche conditions will become more dangerous with more snow and wind. * WHERE...The Centennial Mountains near Island Park and the Lionhead area near West Yellowstone. * WHEN...In effect from Sun 19:30 MDT to Tue 06:00 MDT.
Red Flag Warning issued March 17 at 3:23AM CDT until March 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Plymouth, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Clay and Union. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Winter Storm Watch issued March 17 at 3:13AM CDT until March 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 3:11AM MDT until March 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts around 65 mph expected. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, and Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 3:09AM MDT until March 17 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches possible below 7000 feet and between 4 and 8 inches possible above 7000 feet. Wind gust up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel along mountain passes could be difficult at times and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Blowing snow may cause reductions in visibility. Expect difficult conditions in the backcountry.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 3:09AM MDT until March 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan for winter driving conditions, including slippery roads and reduced visibility.
Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 3:17AM CDT until March 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain continues to change to snow early Saturday morning. Regardless of snowfall amounts, strong winds and falling snow will create reduced visibility.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 3:17AM CDT until March 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up 2 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
High Wind Watch issued March 14 at 1:47PM MDT until March 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwestern Montana along and south of Interstate 90, Big Belt, Bridger, Castle, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
The Wind Advisory has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Sioux Falls SD on this developing situation.
The Wind Advisory has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Sioux Falls SD on this developing situation.