Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 4:32AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Periods of light snow will continue in the Bozeman and Ennis areas through the early morning hours. Additional snowfall amounts will generally be less than an inch, but localized higher amounts remain possible. Anyone traveling will encounter visibility reductions down to a mile or less at times and snow covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 17 at 2:52AM MDT until March 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches in the valleys and 3 to 6 inches over higher terrain. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan for winter driving conditions, including slippery roads and reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow are expected through Tuesday morning, with the most impactful conditions expected this morning and again tonight into Tuesday morning. Any wet roads from melting snow this afternoon will refreeze and become icy again tonight.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 17 at 2:52AM MDT until March 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected.
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.
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.
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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 13 at 7:13PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Gallatin Valley, and Madison River Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Wet roadways will gradually freeze over, and become icy overnight.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 13 at 2:34AM MDT until March 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches below 5000 feet with 2 to 4 inches above 5000 feet including over Bozeman Pass. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Bridger Mountains, Gallatin Valley, and Madison River Valley. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of lower visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will move through the area late this afternoon and evening with precipitation beginning as rain below 6000 feet but quickly changing to snow.