Weather Alerts-

Winter Storm Warning

From Thu 18:00 until Sat 18:00 MDT

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Action Recommended

Make preparations as per the instructions

Issued By

Great Falls - MT, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front

Description

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY... WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 95 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 15 inches. WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front. WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a mult-day snowfall, with lulls in the snow at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

High Wind Warning

Until Thu 15:00 MDT

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Action Recommended

Make preparations as per the instructions

Issued By

Great Falls - MT, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph expected. Winds gust over 95 mph along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be very difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. Blowing dust or snow could significantly reduce visibility at times. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak wind speeds are likely between 3 AM and 9 AM Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Those traveling with high profile or light weight vehicles should consider delaying travel or find an alternate route.

Winter Weather Advisory

From Thu 03:00 until 15:00 MDT

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Action Recommended

Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions

Issued By

Great Falls - MT, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front

Description

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY... WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 95 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 15 inches. WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front. WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a mult-day snowfall, with lulls in the snow at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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