High Wind Watch issued March 22 at 2:06AM MDT until March 24 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night 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.
High Wind Watch issued March 22 at 2:06AM MDT until March 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and East Glacier Park Region. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning. * 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 21 at 2:34AM MDT until March 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, with higher amounts above pass level. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight MDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 21 at 2:34AM MDT until March 22 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The Mountains of Southwestern Montana south of Interstate 90, and The Madison and Beaverhead River Valleys. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow will fall during a brief period during the overnight hours, with intense snowfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour for a time.
High Wind Watch issued March 21 at 2:05AM MDT until March 22 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
High Wind Watch issued March 19 at 2:30AM MDT until March 20 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and Southern High Plains. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Avalanche Warning issued March 18 at 5:41AM 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 18 2025 AT 446 AM MDT The Gallatin NF Avalanche Center in Bozeman has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED * WHAT...The avalanche danger is HIGH on all slopes. Natural and human- triggered slides are very likely. * WHERE...The Centennial Mountains near Island Park, the Lionhead area near West Yellowstone. * WHEN...In effect from Tue 500 AM MDT to Wed 600 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall combined with very strong winds have overloaded many slopes and avalanches will run
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 18 at 2:12AM MDT until March 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches with locally higher amounts possible above 6500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Gallatin Valley, and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Localized blowing snow may also further reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
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.