Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 8:41AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Snow showers were moving from northwest to southeast across portions of North Central Montana this morning, with this activity expected to persist through the afternoon hours. Snowfall accumulations beyond 10 AM will be confined to mostly grassy surfaces; however, before then roadways and sidewalks are likely to see slushy accumulations. Travelers should be prepared for slippery surfaces, especially elevated ones like bridges and overpasses. Additionally, reductions in visibility to below one mile are possible beneath the heaviest shower. Slow down and use low beam headlights if you encounter reduced visibilities.
Blizzard Warning issued March 4 at 8:57PM CST until March 5 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
High Wind Warning issued March 4 at 8:57PM CST until March 5 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...North winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may lead to patchy blowing snow overnight and into the Wednesday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 8:57PM CST until March 5 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Blizzard Warning issued March 4 at 8:57PM CST until March 5 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 8:38PM MST until March 6 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches at pass level, with up to 8 inches at higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM Wednesday to 11 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Snow covered roads Thursday may become slushy in the late morning, and remain slushy through the evening.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 8:42AM MST until March 4 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
A few light snow showers will continue through the rest of the morning. Road temperatures will warm up to above freezing over the next few hours.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 3 at 9:44PM CST until March 4 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause significant reductions in visibility at times.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 3 at 9:44PM CST until March 4 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage and near whiteout conditions at times.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 3 at 6:43PM MST until March 4 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger, and Castle Mountains, including Bozeman Pass, and the Gallatin Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening's commute and the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet or slushy road surfaces will become icy tonight as temperatures fall into the 20s.