Dense Fog Advisory issued January 9 at 4:03PM MST until January 10 at 3:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Visibility less than one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility and icy roadways could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will mostly impact Interstate 90 from Belgrade to Three Forks, and the river valley from Three Forks north to around Toston along the border between Broadwater and Gallatin Counties.
Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 1:46PM MST until January 11 at 4:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow will occur Friday night, causing visibility reductions.
High Wind Warning issued January 9 at 1:46PM MST until January 10 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 9 at 1:14PM MST until January 13 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 to 18 possible over the mountains and higher hills and 2 to 5 inches over lower elevations. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Montana and north central Wyoming. * WHEN...From Friday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Roads may become slick. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Over lower elevations, precipitation may begin as rain Friday night and cause ice to form on roads as temperatures decrease below freezing.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 9 at 12:59PM MST until January 11 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches in the valley. Isolated higher amounts near 8 inches in the foothills. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Meagher County Valleys. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional accumulating snow is expected on Sunday.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 9 at 12:59PM MST until January 11 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional significant accumulating snow is expected on Sunday.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 9 at 1:15PM MST until January 10 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...An extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing. This is due to an inversion near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /10 AM PST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 9 at 5:07PM MST until January 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass. * WHEN...From 11 PM Friday to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will make travel hazardous. Use caution when traveling.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 9 at 2:11PM MST until January 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Local amounts up to 1 foot. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains and Flat Tops. * WHEN...From 11 PM Friday to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 2:20PM MST until January 9 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Eastern portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Parker Valley, Yuma, Chuckwalla Mountains, Chiriaco Summit, Palo Verde Valley, and Chuckwalla Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /7 PM PST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.