Flood Advisory issued February 23 at 6:19PM MST until February 24 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by snowmelt and/or ice jams is expected. * WHERE...A portion of north central Montana, including the following counties, Blaine, Chouteau and Hill. * WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding from rises in small streams and creeks draining from the Bears Paw mountains. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 601 PM MST, Gauge reports on Clear Creek and Big Sandy Creek are showing rises from recent snowmelt. A significant amount of snow remains at elevations above 4500 feet in the Bears Paw with mild temperatures and snowmelt
High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 5:58PM MST until February 25 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds gusting up to 75 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds gusting up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel along Interstate 90 will be impacted by strong crosswinds. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected through Monday morning.
High Wind Warning issued February 23 at 5:58PM MST until February 24 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds gusting up to 75 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds gusting up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel along Interstate 90 will be impacted by strong crosswinds. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected through Monday morning.
High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 5:58PM MST until February 25 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph occurring. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 around Big Timber and Highway 191 from Big Timber into Judith Gap. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:44PM MST until February 24 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Glasgow MT
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana north of the Missouri River. * WHEN...From 2 AM to noon MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
High Wind Warning issued February 23 at 1:36PM MST until February 24 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Glasgow MT
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Southwest Phillips County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 8:20PM MST until February 24 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow above 6000 feet. Likelihood of developing or ongoing minor to moderate impacts from around 1 to 3 inches of snow is 90 percent, and 3 to 6 inches of snow across Lost Trail Pass. * WHERE...Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Bannock Pass, and Lemhi Pass. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. Winter traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute, especially over higher passes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 2:11PM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Snow expected above 7000 feet with a rain and snow mix below 7000 feet. Additional snow accumulations above 7000 feet of 4 to 8 inches with 8 to 14 inches above pass level. Additional snow accumulations below 7000 feet up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph across higher elevations. * WHERE...Sawtooth/Stanley Basin and Sun Valley Region. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times, especially over Galena Summit. The hazardous conditions could impact weekend travel and the Monday morning commute.
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 23 at 1:56PM MST by NWS Pocatello ID
ESFPIH Temperatures will continue to warm into early next week, increasing low elevation snowmelt and runoff, potentially leading to minor lowland flooding. Locations most prone to rapid snowmelt include areas below 6000 ft across the Eastern Magic Valley, Lower Snake Plain, and South Hills, where snow pack still exists. In these areas, the increased runoff on top of frozen or saturated ground may lead to ponding of water or sheet flooding in low lying or poor drainage areas, along with rises on small streams and creeks. These warming temperatures will peak on Monday, with afternoon highs reaching the 50s across
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 23 at 3:48AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
ESFMSO Where: Powell, Deer Lodge, and Silver Bow Counties in Montana and Lemhi County in Idaho. What: A significant warm up will continue through Monday, February 24. High temperatures will reach into the 40s, with overnight temperatures near or above freezing. Rapid lowland snowmelt will lead to ponding of water in low lying areas, especially in areas of poor drainage and/or in basements/crawlspaces. Ice jam releases are also a concern on small streams and/or creeks, and may lead to localized flooding. Rain showers will bring precipitation totals up to 0.20 inches across valley areas Sunday into Monday, with upwards of