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Winter Storm Warning issued January 3 at 3:07PM MST until January 4 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of north central Montana. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact this evening's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest period of snowfall, with snowfall rates of between half of an inch to one inch per hour, is expected to occur through 10 PM MST this evening.
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Winter Storm Warning issued January 3 at 3:07PM MST until January 4 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially through this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized strong winds at Marias Pass could lead to near whiteout conditions at times Friday afternoon and evening.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 3:07PM MST until January 4 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches, with locally higher amounts over the highest peaks. * WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest period of snowfall, with snowfall rates of between one quarter of an inch to half of an inch per hour, is expected to occur through 6 PM MST this evening.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 12:47PM MST until January 4 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches, with locally higher amounts over the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles.
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Dense Fog Advisory issued January 1 at 11:08AM MST until January 2 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties, Southern High Plains, Western and Central Chouteau County, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft. * WHEN...Until noon MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility and winter road conditions could make driving hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibilities may briefly improve through the afternoon before falling again this evening and into the morning hours on Thursday.
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Dense Fog Advisory issued December 31 at 11:21AM MST until January 1 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Visibility below one a quarter mile in dense fog at times. * WHERE...The Interstate 15 Corridor north of Power, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, and Cascade County below 5000ft. * WHEN...Until Noon MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility and winter road conditions could make driving hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of dense fog this afternoon will become more widespread this evening. Additionally, freezing drizzle is also possible in areas of dense fog. The freezing drizzle could create slippery roadways and sidewalks.
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Avalanche Warning issued December 31 at 5:16AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

AVWTFX THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE CENTER. ISSUED ON December 31 2024 AT 05:01 am AVALANCHE WARNING The Gallatin NF Avalanche Center in Bozeman has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Great Falls MT - MTZ320 (MTZ320) * WHAT...The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is issuing an avalanche warning for the Bridger Mountain Range. The avalanche danger is HIGH on all slopes. Natural and human- triggered slides are very likely. * WHERE...The Bridger Mountain Range north of Bozeman * WHEN...In effect from Tue 05:01 MST to Wed
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Special Weather Statement issued December 30 at 10:36PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

Additional light snow has developed across western portions of North-central Montana late this evening. The snow will vary in its location through the overnight, but be relatively persistent in nature. Overall, additional accumulations up to two inches will be possible through daybreak Tuesday. Expect winter driving conditions if traveling tonight.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 1:06PM MST until December 31 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan for winter driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.