High Wind Watch issued March 8 at 12:56AM MST until March 10 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph possible on the Rocky Mountain Front, but 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible on the plains of Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief periods of strong wind gusts are also
High Wind Watch issued March 7 at 8:32PM MST until March 10 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph possible on the Rocky Mountain Front, but 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible on the plains of Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief periods of strong wind gusts are also possible through early Saturday morning, and then again late
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 9:06PM MST until March 6 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations at lower elevations ranging from 1 to 3 inches in the Dillon and Ennis areas to between 3 and 5 inches in the valleys closer to the Idaho border. Total snow accumulations at and above mountain pass level between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Much of Southwest Montana south of Interstate 90. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The period of heaviest snow and strongest winds is expected to occur from 6
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.
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 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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 3 at 8:29AM MST until March 4 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Bozeman area and Bozeman Pass. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is forecast to fall beginning early afternoon. Although this is the case, warm surfaces should limit accumulation on roadways until after sunset.
Flood Advisory issued March 1 at 12:23PM MST until March 2 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana, including the following counties, in central Montana, Cascade, Fergus and Judith Basin. In north central Montana, Blaine, Chouteau, Hill, Liberty and Toole. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Water is flowing over some rural roadways, especially those roads in and immediate downstream of the Island Ranges. Additionally, flooding of low-lying fields in the foothills of the Island Ranges is occurring, especially those with poor drainage or blocked culverts * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1212 PM MST, emergency management continued to report snowmelt flooding in the