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Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Glasgow, MT

November 7, 20127 counties in Montana

NWS Glasgow, MT issued this blizzard warning at Nov 7, 2012, 3:03 PM MST for 7 counties in Montana. It took effect at Nov 8, 2012, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 28 hr. 32 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Nov 7, 2012, 3:03 PM MST (22:03 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 8, 2012, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
Nov 9, 2012, 2:37 PM MST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Glasgow, MT

Counties Daniels County, MT, McCone County, MT, Phillips County, MT, Richland County, MT, Roosevelt County, MT, Sheridan County, MT, Valley County, MT

The radar

The Glasgow radar (KGGW), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Nov 8, 4:30 PM MSTFREEZING RAIN 0.1Opheim, MTSTARTED AROUND 230PM AND SWITCHED TO SNOW AROUND 430PM.
Nov 8, 8:45 PM MSTSNOW 3Park Grove, MTSNOW FELL WITHIN 4 HOURS.
Nov 8, 9:00 PM MSTSNOW 1.2Bainville, MT0.15 INCH OF MOISTURE.
Nov 8, 10:00 PM MSTBLIZZARD2 Sse Larslan, MTVISIBILITIES DOWN TO 1/4 MILE OR LESS. WINDS UP TO 35 MPH SUSTAINED AT TIMES.
Nov 8, 11:55 PM MSTSNOW 3.7Glasgow, MT3.7 TOTAL SNOWFALL AS OF MIDNIGHT...1 TO 1 1/2 FOOT DRIFTS...STILL SNOWING.
Nov 9, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 4.5Glasgow, MTSNOW TOTAL AS OF 5AM. SNOWING AT TIME OF OBSERVATION.
Nov 9, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 13 Ese Homestead, MT
Nov 9, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 2.515 Nne Frazer, MTSWE OF 0.29 INCH. SNOW TOTAL AS OF 7AM.
Nov 9, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 318 Ne Whitewater, MTSNOW BEGAN AROUND 5PM. WINDS CAUSED SNOW TO DRIFT A BIT IN THE YARD. 0.14 INCH OF MOISTURE.
Nov 9, 7:00 AM MSTSNOW 3.28 Ssw Nashua, MT
Nov 9, 7:00 AM MSTHEAVY SNOW 7Zortman, MTSNOW TOTAL AS OF 7AM. STILL SNOWING.
Nov 9, 7:05 AM MSTSNOW 214 Sse Culbertson, MT1 TO 2 INCHES NEW SNOW OVERNIGHT WITH VISIBILITY AROUND 1 MILE...STILL SNOWING.
Nov 9, 7:10 AM MSTSNOW 317 N Brockton, MT2 TO 3 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WITH AROUND 1 MILE VISIBILITY...STILL SNOWING.
Nov 9, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.51 Ene Scobey, MT
Nov 9, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 1Plentywood, MT0.16 INCH OF MOISTURE. LAST NIGHT BETWEEN 9PM AND 10PM THERE WAS SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW ON HIGHWAY 5. VISIBILITY REDUCED TO 1/4 MILE AT TIMES. PILLOW DRIFTS ON THE ROAD.
Nov 9, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 1W Plentywood, MT
Nov 9, 8:00 AM MSTSNOW 314 Nw Glasgow, MTBEGAN AS RAIN THEN TURNED TO SLEET. ITS BEEN SNOWING SINCE 630PM.
Nov 9, 8:15 AM MSTSNOW 15 Wnw Outlook, MT
Nov 9, 8:45 AM MSTSNOW 4Wnw Dodson, MTDRIFTS AROUND 18 INCHES NEAR THE BARN.
Nov 9, 8:50 AM MSTSNOW 09 Ssw Chapman, MTDRIFTS AROUND 3 FT ON OPEN ROADS.
Nov 9, 8:50 AM MSTSNOW 51 Sw Malta, MTDRIFTS UP TO 1 FOOT.
Nov 9, 8:55 AM MSTSNOW 4.57 E Malta, MT
Nov 9, 9:00 AM MSTSNOW 33 Ene Whitewater, MT
Nov 9, 9:17 AM MSTSNOW 610 Se Frenchman Reservo, MTSNOW BEGAN AROUND 6PM THURSDAY. DRIFTS UP TO 3 FEET.
Nov 9, 9:33 AM MSTSNOW 446 Sw Glasgow, MTSNOW BEGAN AROUND 1PM THURSDAY. ICE CRUST ON TOP OF THE SNOW.
Nov 9, 9:33 AM MSTSNOW 5Sse Zortman, MTSNOW BEGAN AROUND 2PM THURSDAY.
Nov 9, 10:02 AM MSTSNOW 62 N Hinsdale, MTSNOW BEGAN 430PM THURSDAY. CURRENTLY A MIX OF SNOW AND FREEZING DRIZZLE IS OCCURING. THE ROADS ARE COVERED IN SNOW AND ICE.
Nov 9, 10:09 AM MSTSNOW 64 Sw Hinsdale, MTSNOW BEGAN AROUND 530PM THURSDAY.SWE OF 0.7 INCH. DRIFTS AROUND 17 INCHES HIGH.
Nov 9, 10:33 AM MSTSNOW 2Nashua, MT
Nov 9, 10:40 AM MSTSNOW 3N Fort Peck, MTSNOW BEGAN AROUND 6PM THURSDAY.
Nov 9, 10:42 AM MSTSNOW 3N Fort Peck, MT
Nov 9, 11:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.8Glasgow, MTSNOW, FREEZING DRIZZLE AND ICE PELLETS WERE OBSERVED BETWEEN 5AM AND 11AM. SNOW TOTAL SO FAR 5.3 INCHES.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Glasgow Intl Airport, MT (KGGW), launched 12:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 66 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Glasgow Intl Airport, MT at 12:00Z on 2012-11-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Glasgow Intl Airport, MT at 12:00Z on 2012-11-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 279 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2112 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
279 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
249 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

588 
WWUS45 KGGW 072203
WSWGGW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GLASGOW MT
303 PM MST WED NOV 7 2012

.A LARGE WINTER STORM SYSTEM WILL IMPACT THE REGION STARTING ON
THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THIS STORM COULD PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL
ACROSS THE REGION.

MTZ016>020-023-024-059>062-080600-
/O.UPG.KGGW.WS.A.0003.121108T1900Z-121111T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KGGW.BZ.W.0003.121108T1800Z-121111T0100Z/
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST PHILLIPS-CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY-
DANIELS-SHERIDAN-WESTERN ROOSEVELT-MCCONE-RICHLAND-
NORTHERN PHILLIPS-SOUTHWEST PHILLIPS-NORTHERN VALLEY-
EASTERN ROOSEVELT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MALTA...SACO...GLASGOW...FORT PECK...
HINSDALE...FRAZER...SCOBEY...PLENTYWOOD...MEDICINE LAKE...
WOLF POINT...POPLAR...CIRCLE...SIDNEY...FAIRVIEW...WHITEWATER...
ZORTMAN...OPHEIM...CULBERTSON
303 PM MST WED NOV 7 2012

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 6 PM MST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GLASGOW HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 6 PM MST
SATURDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING...WINTER STORM COULD BEGIN AS EARLY AS THURSDAY 
  AFTERNOON AND LAST THROUGH SATURDAY. 

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...WINDS OF 25 TO 40 MPH AND GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH
  ARE POSSIBLE WHICH COMBINED WITH HEAVY SNOW CAN REDUCE
  VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...10 TO 16 INCHES.
 
* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS WILL LEAD TO DRIFTING AND
  BLOWING OF THE SNOW WHICH MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL. BITTER WIND
  CHILLS FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MAY LEAD TO FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAPPED IN THE BLIZZARD DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION
CAN OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS
WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS
INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR
PETS HAVE WARM DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH
UNFROZEN WATER.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING ALWAYS CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ021-022-080600-
/O.UPG.KGGW.WS.A.0003.121108T1900Z-121111T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KGGW.WS.W.0005.121108T1800Z-121111T0100Z/
PETROLEUM-GARFIELD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINNETT...JORDAN
303 PM MST WED NOV 7 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 6 PM MST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GLASGOW HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY
TO 6 PM MST SATURDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT.

* TIMING...WINTER STORM COULD BEGIN AS EARLY AS THURSDAY 
  AFTERNOON AND LAST THROUGH SATURDAY. 

* MAIN IMPACT...SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 8 TO 14 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL LEAD TO
  DRIFTING AND BLOWING OF THE SNOW AND BITTER WIND CHILLS FRIDAY
  NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MAY LEAD TO FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

IF TRAVELING OR HUNTING DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDER MAKING
ALTERNATE PLANS. IF YOU DO GO...BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES AND A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING ALWAYS CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ025>027-080600-
/O.UPG.KGGW.WS.A.0003.121108T1900Z-121111T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KGGW.WS.W.0005.121109T1800Z-121111T0100Z/
DAWSON-PRAIRIE-WIBAUX-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLENDIVE...RICHEY...TERRY...WIBAUX
303 PM MST WED NOV 7 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM MST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GLASGOW HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 6
PM MST SATURDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* TIMING...WINTER STORM COULD BEGIN AS EARLY AS THURSDAY 
  AFTERNOON AND LAST THROUGH SATURDAY. 

* MAIN IMPACT...SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 12 INCHES ARE
  POSSIBLE.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL LEAD TO
  DRIFTING AND BLOWING OF THE SNOW AND BITTER WIND CHILLS FRIDAY
  NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MAY LEAD TO FROSTBITE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

IF TRAVELING OR HUNTING DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDER MAKING
ALTERNATE PLANS. IF YOU DO GO...BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES AND A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING ALWAYS CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
855 
WWUS45 KGGW 080534
WSWGGW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GLASGOW MT
1034 PM MST WED NOV 7 2012

.A LARGE WINTER STORM SYSTEM WILL IMPACT THE REGION STARTING ON
THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THIS STORM COULD PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL
ACROSS THE REGION.

MTZ016>020-023-024-059>062-081200-
/O.CON.KGGW.BZ.W.0003.121108T1800Z-121111T0100Z/
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST PHILLIPS-CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY-
DANIELS-SHERIDAN-WESTERN ROOSEVELT-MCCONE-RICHLAND-
NORTHERN PHILLIPS-SOUTHWEST PHILLIPS-NORTHERN VALLEY-
EASTERN ROOSEVELT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MALTA...SACO...GLASGOW...FORT PECK...
HINSDALE...FRAZER...SCOBEY...PLENTYWOOD...MEDICINE LAKE...
WOLF POINT...POPLAR...CIRCLE...SIDNEY...FAIRVIEW...WHITEWATER...
ZORTMAN...OPHEIM...CULBERTSON
1034 PM MST WED NOV 7 2012

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 6 PM
MST SATURDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 6 PM
MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING...WINTER STORM COULD BEGIN AS EARLY AS THURSDAY 
  AFTERNOON AND LAST THROUGH SATURDAY. 

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...WINDS OF 25 TO 40 MPH AND GUSTS UP TO 50 
  MPH ARE POSSIBLE WHICH COMBINED WITH HEAVY SNOW CAN REDUCE 
  VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...10 TO 16 INCHES.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS WILL LEAD TO DRIFTING AND 
  BLOWING OF THE SNOW WHICH MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL. 
  BITTER WIND CHILLS FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MAY LEAD TO 
  FROSTBITE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAPPED IN THE BLIZZARD DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION
CAN OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS
WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS
INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR
PETS HAVE WARM DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH
UNFROZEN WATER.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING ALWAYS CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ021-022-081200-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.W.0005.121108T1800Z-121111T0100Z/
PETROLEUM-GARFIELD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINNETT...JORDAN
1034 PM MST WED NOV 7 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO
6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO
6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING...WINTER STORM COULD BEGIN AS EARLY AS THURSDAY 
  AFTERNOON AND LAST THROUGH SATURDAY. 

* MAIN IMPACT...SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 8 TO 14 INCHES ARE
  POSSIBLE.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL LEAD
  TO DRIFTING AND BLOWING OF THE SNOW AND BITTER WIND CHILLS 
  FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MAY LEAD TO FROSTBITE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

IF TRAVELING OR HUNTING DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDER MAKING
ALTERNATE PLANS. IF YOU DO GO...BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES AND A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING ALWAYS CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ025>027-081200-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.W.0005.121109T1800Z-121111T0100Z/
DAWSON-PRAIRIE-WIBAUX-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLENDIVE...RICHEY...TERRY...WIBAUX
1034 PM MST WED NOV 7 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO
6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO
6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING...WINTER STORM COULD BEGIN AS EARLY AS THURSDAY 
  AFTERNOON AND LAST THROUGH SATURDAY. 

* MAIN IMPACT...SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 12 INCHES ARE 
  POSSIBLE.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL LEAD
  TO DRIFTING AND BLOWING OF THE SNOW AND BITTER WIND CHILLS 
  FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MAY LEAD TO FROSTBITE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

IF TRAVELING OR HUNTING DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDER MAKING
ALTERNATE PLANS. IF YOU DO GO...BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES AND A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING ALWAYS CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$
352 
WWUS45 KGGW 081033
WSWGGW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GLASGOW MT
333 AM MST THU NOV 8 2012

.A POWERFUL AND WIDESPREAD WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION
BEGINNING THIS AFTERNOON. THIS STORM WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT
SNOWFALL ACROSS THE REGION THROUGH THE WEEKEND.

MTZ016>020-023-024-059>062-082245-
/O.CON.KGGW.BZ.W.0003.121108T1800Z-121111T0100Z/
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST PHILLIPS-CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY-
DANIELS-SHERIDAN-WESTERN ROOSEVELT-MCCONE-RICHLAND-
NORTHERN PHILLIPS-SOUTHWEST PHILLIPS-NORTHERN VALLEY-
EASTERN ROOSEVELT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MALTA...SACO...GLASGOW...FORT PECK...
HINSDALE...FRAZER...SCOBEY...PLENTYWOOD...MEDICINE LAKE...
WOLF POINT...POPLAR...CIRCLE...SIDNEY...FAIRVIEW...WHITEWATER...
ZORTMAN...OPHEIM...CULBERTSON
333 AM MST THU NOV 8 2012

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING...WINTER STORM WILL BEGIN AS EARLY AS THIS AFTERNOON AND
  LAST THROUGH SATURDAY.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...WINDS OF 25 TO 40 MPH AND GUSTS UP TO 50 
  MPH ARE POSSIBLE WHICH COMBINED WITH HEAVY SNOW CAN REDUCE 
  VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 TO 17 INCHES.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS WILL LEAD TO DRIFTING AND
  BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL.
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAPPED IN THE BLIZZARD DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION
CAN OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS
WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS
INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR
PETS HAVE WARM DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH
UNFROZEN WATER.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING ALWAYS CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ021-022-082245-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.W.0005.121108T1800Z-121111T0100Z/
PETROLEUM-GARFIELD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINNETT...JORDAN
333 AM MST THU NOV 8 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING...WINTER STORM WILL BEGIN AS EARLY AS THIS AFTERNOON AND
  LAST THROUGH SATURDAY.

* MAIN IMPACT...SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 9 TO 14 INCHES.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL LEAD TO
  DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

IF TRAVELING OR HUNTING DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDER MAKING
ALTERNATE PLANS. IF YOU DO GO...BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES AND A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING ALWAYS CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ025>027-082245-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.W.0005.121109T1800Z-121111T0100Z/
DAWSON-PRAIRIE-WIBAUX-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLENDIVE...RICHEY...TERRY...WIBAUX
333 AM MST THU NOV 8 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO
6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO
6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING...WINTER STORM WILL BEGIN AS EARLY AS THIS AFTERNOON AND
  LAST THROUGH SATURDAY.

* MAIN IMPACT...SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 12 INCHES.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL LEAD TO
  DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

IF TRAVELING OR HUNTING DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDER MAKING
ALTERNATE PLANS. IF YOU DO GO...BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES AND A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING ALWAYS CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$
882 
WWUS45 KGGW 082231
WSWGGW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GLASGOW MT
331 PM MST THU NOV 8 2012

.A POWERFUL AND WIDESPREAD WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION
BEGINNING THIS AFTERNOON. THIS STORM WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT
SNOWFALL ACROSS THE REGION THROUGH THE WEEKEND.

MTZ016>020-023-024-059>062-091215-
/O.CON.KGGW.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST PHILLIPS-CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY-
DANIELS-SHERIDAN-WESTERN ROOSEVELT-MCCONE-RICHLAND-
NORTHERN PHILLIPS-SOUTHWEST PHILLIPS-NORTHERN VALLEY-
EASTERN ROOSEVELT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MALTA...SACO...GLASGOW...FORT PECK...
HINSDALE...FRAZER...SCOBEY...PLENTYWOOD...MEDICINE LAKE...
WOLF POINT...POPLAR...CIRCLE...SIDNEY...FAIRVIEW...WHITEWATER...
ZORTMAN...OPHEIM...CULBERTSON
331 PM MST THU NOV 8 2012

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING... NOW THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH AND GUSTS
  UP TO 50 MPH ARE POSSIBLE WHICH COMBINED WITH HEAVY SNOW CAN
  REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 TO 17 INCHES.

* FREEZING DRIZZLE...AHEAD OF THE SNOWFALL LIGHT FREEZING DRIZZLE
  WILL OCCUR NORTH OF SAINT MARIE...IMPACTING THE OPHEIM AND
  SCOBEY AREAS. THIS FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL MAKE TRAVEL
  HAZARDOUS...ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAY 24 NORTH AND HIGHWAY 248
  BETWEEN OPHEIM AND SCOBEY. 

* OTHER IMPACTS... DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL. WIND CHILLS AS LOW AS -10 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
  COULD LEAD TO FROST BITE ON EXPOSED FLESH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAPPED IN THE BLIZZARD DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION
CAN OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS
WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS
INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR
PETS HAVE WARM DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD WITH FRESH UNFROZEN
WATER.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING ALWAYS CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ021-022-091215-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
PETROLEUM-GARFIELD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINNETT...JORDAN
331 PM MST THU NOV 8 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST
SATURDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY.

* TIMING...NOW THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* MAIN IMPACT...SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 8 TO 12 INCHES.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL LEAD
  TO DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

IF TRAVELING OR HUNTING DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDER MAKING
ALTERNATE PLANS. IF YOU DO GO...BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES AND A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING ALWAYS CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ025>027-091215-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.W.0005.121109T1800Z-121111T0100Z/
DAWSON-PRAIRIE-WIBAUX-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLENDIVE...RICHEY...TERRY...WIBAUX
331 PM MST THU NOV 8 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO
6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO
6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING...LATE FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* MAIN IMPACT...SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 7 TO 12 INCHES.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL LEAD
  TO DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

IF TRAVELING OR HUNTING DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDER MAKING
ALTERNATE PLANS. IF YOU DO GO...BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES AND A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING ALWAYS CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$
895 
WWUS45 KGGW 090409
WSWGGW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GLASGOW MT
909 PM MST THU NOV 8 2012

.A POWERFUL AND WIDESPREAD WINTER STORM CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE
REGION TONIGHT. THIS STORM WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL
ACROSS THE REGION THROUGH THE WEEKEND.

MTZ016>020-023-024-059>062-091215-
/O.CON.KGGW.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST PHILLIPS-CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY-
DANIELS-SHERIDAN-WESTERN ROOSEVELT-MCCONE-RICHLAND-
NORTHERN PHILLIPS-SOUTHWEST PHILLIPS-NORTHERN VALLEY-
EASTERN ROOSEVELT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MALTA...SACO...GLASGOW...FORT PECK...
HINSDALE...FRAZER...SCOBEY...PLENTYWOOD...MEDICINE LAKE...
WOLF POINT...POPLAR...CIRCLE...SIDNEY...FAIRVIEW...WHITEWATER...
ZORTMAN...OPHEIM...CULBERTSON
909 PM MST THU NOV 8 2012

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING... NOW THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH AND
  GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH ARE POSSIBLE WHICH COMBINED WITH HEAVY 
  SNOW CAN REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE AT 
  TIMES. 

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 TO 18 INCHES. THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS
  TONIGHT OF UP TO AROUND 3 INCHES OF SNOW BY MID-EVENING.

* OTHER IMPACTS... DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT 
  IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL. WIND CHILLS AS LOW AS -10 DEGREES 
  FAHRENHEIT COULD LEAD TO FROST BITE ON EXPOSED FLESH. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAPPED IN THE BLIZZARD DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION
CAN OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS
WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS
INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR
PETS HAVE WARM DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD WITH FRESH
UNFROZEN WATER.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ021-022-091215-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
PETROLEUM-GARFIELD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINNETT...JORDAN
909 PM MST THU NOV 8 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST
SATURDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY.

* TIMING...NOW THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* MAIN IMPACT...SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 8 TO 12 INCHES. 

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL LEAD 
  TO DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

IF TRAVELING OR HUNTING DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDER MAKING
ALTERNATE PLANS. IF YOU DO GO...BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES AND A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ025>027-091215-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.W.0005.121109T1800Z-121111T0100Z/
DAWSON-PRAIRIE-WIBAUX-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLENDIVE...RICHEY...TERRY...WIBAUX
909 PM MST THU NOV 8 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO
6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO
6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING...LATE FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* MAIN IMPACT...SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 7 TO 12 INCHES.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL LEAD 
  TO DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

IF TRAVELING OR HUNTING DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDER MAKING
ALTERNATE PLANS. IF YOU DO GO...BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES AND A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$
061 
WWUS45 KGGW 091027
WSWGGW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GLASGOW MT
327 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

.A POWERFUL AND WIDESPREAD WINTER STORM CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE
REGION TODAY. THIS STORM WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL ACROSS
THE REGION THROUGH THE WEEKEND.

MTZ016>020-023-024-059>062-091830-
/O.CON.KGGW.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST PHILLIPS-CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY-
DANIELS-SHERIDAN-WESTERN ROOSEVELT-MCCONE-RICHLAND-
NORTHERN PHILLIPS-SOUTHWEST PHILLIPS-NORTHERN VALLEY-
EASTERN ROOSEVELT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MALTA...SACO...GLASGOW...FORT PECK...
HINSDALE...FRAZER...SCOBEY...PLENTYWOOD...MEDICINE LAKE...
WOLF POINT...POPLAR...CIRCLE...SIDNEY...FAIRVIEW...WHITEWATER...
ZORTMAN...OPHEIM...CULBERTSON
327 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING... NOW THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH AND GUSTS
  UP TO 45 MPH ARE POSSIBLE WHICH COMBINED WITH HEAVY SNOW CAN
  REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 TO 18 INCHES. THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS
  AND ESTIMATES OVERNIGHT OF AROUND 4 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOWFALL.

* OTHER IMPACTS... DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL. WIND CHILLS AS LOW AS MINUS 10 DEGREES
  FAHRENHEIT COULD LEAD TO FROST BITE ON EXPOSED FLESH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAPPED IN THE BLIZZARD DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION
CAN OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS
WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS
INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR
PETS HAVE WARM DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD WITH FRESH
UNFROZEN WATER.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ021-022-091830-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
PETROLEUM-GARFIELD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINNETT...JORDAN
327 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST
SATURDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY.

* TIMING...NOW THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* MAIN IMPACT...SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 10 TO 15 INCHES.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL LEAD 
  TO DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

IF TRAVELING OR HUNTING DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDER MAKING
ALTERNATE PLANS. IF YOU DO GO...BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES AND A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ025>027-091830-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.W.0005.121109T1800Z-121111T0100Z/
DAWSON-PRAIRIE-WIBAUX-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLENDIVE...RICHEY...TERRY...WIBAUX
327 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING...LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* MAIN IMPACT...SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 12 TO 16 INCHES.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL LEAD 
  TO DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

IF TRAVELING OR HUNTING DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDER MAKING
ALTERNATE PLANS. IF YOU DO GO...BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES AND A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$
684 
WWUS45 KGGW 091616
WSWGGW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GLASGOW MT
916 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

.A POWERFUL AND WIDESPREAD WINTER STORM CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE
REGION TODAY. THIS STORM WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL ACROSS
THE REGION THROUGH THE WEEKEND.

MTZ025>027-092300-
/O.EXT.KGGW.WS.W.0005.121110T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
DAWSON-PRAIRIE-WIBAUX-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLENDIVE...RICHEY...TERRY...WIBAUX
916 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM MST SATURDAY...

THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING...LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* MAIN IMPACT...SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 8 TO 13 INCHES. 

* OTHER IMPACTS...LIGHT FREEZING DRIZZLE IS ALSO POSSIBLE THIS
  MORNING...MAKING ROADS AND SIDEWALKS ICY AND TREACHEROUS AHEAD
  OF THE SNOW. EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL LEAD TO
  DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

IF TRAVELING OR HUNTING DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDER MAKING
ALTERNATE PLANS. IF YOU DO GO...BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES AND A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ016-017-059>061-092300-
/O.CON.KGGW.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST PHILLIPS-CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY-
NORTHERN PHILLIPS-SOUTHWEST PHILLIPS-NORTHERN VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MALTA...SACO...GLASGOW...FORT PECK...
HINSDALE...FRAZER...WHITEWATER...ZORTMAN...OPHEIM
916 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING... NOW THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH
  FREQUENT GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH WILL COMBINE WITH HEAVY SNOW TO
  REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 TO 18 INCHES. THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS 
  AND ESTIMATES THIS MORNING OF AROUND 4 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOWFALL.

* OTHER IMPACTS... DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. WIND CHILLS AS LOW AS MINUS 10 DEGREES
  FAHRENHEIT COULD LEAD TO FROST BITE ON EXPOSED FLESH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAPPED IN THE BLIZZARD DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION
CAN OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS
WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS
INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR
PETS HAVE WARM DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD WITH FRESH
UNFROZEN WATER.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ018>020-023-024-062-092300-
/O.CON.KGGW.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
DANIELS-SHERIDAN-WESTERN ROOSEVELT-MCCONE-RICHLAND-
EASTERN ROOSEVELT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SCOBEY...PLENTYWOOD...MEDICINE LAKE...
WOLF POINT...POPLAR...CIRCLE...SIDNEY...FAIRVIEW...CULBERTSON
916 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING... THERE WILL BE A BRIEF LULL IN BLIZZARD CONDITIONS
  TODAY BEFORE A SECOND SHOT OF SNOWFALL DEVELOPS ACROSS THE
  REGION EARLY THIS EVENING...LASTING INTO LATE SATURDAY
  AFTERNOON.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 MPH WILL COMBINE WITH HEAVY SNOW TO REDUCE
  VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...10 TO 17 INCHES. THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS
  AND ESTIMATES THIS MORNING OF AROUND 1 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOWFALL.

* OTHER IMPACTS... DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT 
  IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. WIND CHILLS AS LOW AS MINUS 10 DEGREES 
  FAHRENHEIT COULD LEAD TO FROST BITE ON EXPOSED FLESH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAPPED IN THE BLIZZARD DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION
CAN OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS
WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS
INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR
PETS HAVE WARM DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD WITH FRESH
UNFROZEN WATER.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ021-022-092300-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
PETROLEUM-GARFIELD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINNETT...JORDAN
916 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST
SATURDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY.

* TIMING...NOW THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* MAIN IMPACT...SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 7 TO 12 INCHES.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 25 MPH WILL LEAD 
  TO DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

IF TRAVELING OR HUNTING DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDER MAKING
ALTERNATE PLANS. IF YOU DO GO...BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES AND A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$
145 
WWUS45 KGGW 091635
WSWGGW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GLASGOW MT
935 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

.A POWERFUL AND WIDESPREAD WINTER STORM CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE
REGION TODAY. THIS STORM WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL ACROSS
THE REGION THROUGH THE WEEKEND.

MTZ025>027-092300-
/O.EXT.KGGW.WS.W.0005.121109T1700Z-121111T0100Z/
DAWSON-PRAIRIE-WIBAUX-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLENDIVE...RICHEY...TERRY...WIBAUX
935 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST
SATURDAY. 

* TIMING...LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* MAIN IMPACT...LIGHT FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL CONTINUE INTO THE
  AFTERNOON...MAKING ROADS AND SIDEWALKS ICY AND TREACHEROUS.
  SNOWFALL WILL PICK UP THIS EVENING...WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF 8 TO
  13 INCHES.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL LEAD
  TO DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
  TRAVEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

ROADS...BRIDGES AND WALKWAYS WILL BECOME ICY AND DANGEROUS. IF
TRAVELING SLOW DOWN AND LEAVE PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN YOURSELF AND
THE CARS IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND YOU

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ016-017-059>061-092300-
/O.CON.KGGW.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST PHILLIPS-CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY-
NORTHERN PHILLIPS-SOUTHWEST PHILLIPS-NORTHERN VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MALTA...SACO...GLASGOW...FORT PECK...
HINSDALE...FRAZER...WHITEWATER...ZORTMAN...OPHEIM
935 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING... NOW THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  FREQUENT GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH WILL COMBINE WITH HEAVY SNOW TO 
  REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 TO 18 INCHES. THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS 
  AND ESTIMATES THIS MORNING OF AROUND 4 TO 6 INCHES OF 
  SNOWFALL.

* OTHER IMPACTS... DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT 
  IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. WIND CHILLS AS LOW AS MINUS 
  10 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT COULD LEAD TO FROST BITE ON EXPOSED 
  FLESH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAPPED IN THE BLIZZARD DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION
CAN OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS
WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS
INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR
PETS HAVE WARM DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD WITH FRESH
UNFROZEN WATER.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ018>020-023-024-062-092300-
/O.CON.KGGW.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
DANIELS-SHERIDAN-WESTERN ROOSEVELT-MCCONE-RICHLAND-
EASTERN ROOSEVELT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SCOBEY...PLENTYWOOD...MEDICINE LAKE...
WOLF POINT...POPLAR...CIRCLE...SIDNEY...FAIRVIEW...CULBERTSON
935 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING... THERE WILL BE A BRIEF LULL IN BLIZZARD CONDITIONS 
  TODAY BEFORE A SECOND SHOT OF SNOWFALL DEVELOPS ACROSS THE 
  REGION EARLY THIS EVENING...LASTING INTO LATE SATURDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 MPH WILL COMBINE WITH HEAVY SNOW TO 
  REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...10 TO 17 INCHES. THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS 
  AND ESTIMATES THIS MORNING OF AROUND 1 TO 3 INCHES OF 
  SNOWFALL.

* OTHER IMPACTS... LIGHT FREEZING DRIZZLE MAY OCCUR THROUGH THIS
  AFTERNOON...MAKING ROADS AND SIDEWALKS ICY AND TREACHEROUS. DRIFTING
  AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL
  CONDITIONS. WIND CHILLS AS LOW AS MINUS 10 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
  COULD LEAD TO FROST BITE ON EXPOSED FLESH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

ROADS...BRIDGES AND WALKWAYS MAY BECOME ICY AND DANGEROUS. IF
TRAVELING SLOW DOWN AND LEAVE PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN YOURSELF AND
THE CARS IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND YOU

IF TRAPPED IN THE BLIZZARD DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION
CAN OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS
WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ021-022-092300-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
PETROLEUM-GARFIELD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINNETT...JORDAN
935 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST
SATURDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY.

* TIMING...NOW THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* MAIN IMPACT...SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 7 TO 12 INCHES.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 25 MPH WILL LEAD 
  TO DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

IF TRAVELING OR HUNTING DURING THIS TIME...CONSIDER MAKING
ALTERNATE PLANS. IF YOU DO GO...BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES AND A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$
780 
WWUS45 KGGW 091744
WSWGGW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GLASGOW MT
1044 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

.A POWERFUL AND WIDESPREAD WINTER STORM CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE
REGION TODAY. THIS STORM WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL ACROSS
THE REGION THROUGH THE WEEKEND.

MTZ016-017-059>061-092300-
/O.CON.KGGW.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST PHILLIPS-CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY-
NORTHERN PHILLIPS-SOUTHWEST PHILLIPS-NORTHERN VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MALTA...SACO...GLASGOW...FORT PECK...
HINSDALE...FRAZER...WHITEWATER...ZORTMAN...OPHEIM
1044 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING... NOW THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  FREQUENT GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH WILL COMBINE WITH HEAVY SNOW TO 
  REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 TO 18 INCHES. THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS 
  AND ESTIMATES THIS MORNING OF AROUND 4 TO 6 INCHES OF 
  SNOWFALL. 

* OTHER IMPACTS... PERIODS OF LIGHT FREEZING DRIZZLE MAY OCCUR
  THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...MAKING ROADS AND SIDEWALKS ICY AND
  TREACHEROUS. DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. WIND CHILLS AS LOW AS MINUS 10
  DEGREES FAHRENHEIT COULD LEAD TO FROST BITE ON EXPOSED FLESH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAPPED IN THE BLIZZARD DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION
CAN OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS
WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS
INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR
PETS HAVE WARM DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD WITH FRESH
UNFROZEN WATER.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ018>020-023-024-062-092300-
/O.CON.KGGW.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
DANIELS-SHERIDAN-WESTERN ROOSEVELT-MCCONE-RICHLAND-
EASTERN ROOSEVELT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SCOBEY...PLENTYWOOD...MEDICINE LAKE...
WOLF POINT...POPLAR...CIRCLE...SIDNEY...FAIRVIEW...CULBERTSON
1044 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING... THERE WILL BE A BRIEF LULL IN BLIZZARD CONDITIONS 
  TODAY BEFORE A SECOND SHOT OF SNOWFALL DEVELOPS ACROSS THE 
  REGION EARLY THIS EVENING...LASTING INTO LATE SATURDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 MPH WILL COMBINE WITH HEAVY SNOW TO 
  REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...10 TO 17 INCHES. THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS 
  AND ESTIMATES THIS MORNING OF AROUND 1 TO 3 INCHES OF 
  SNOWFALL. 

* OTHER IMPACTS... PATCHY LIGHT FREEZING DRIZZLE MAY OCCUR
  THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...MAKING ROADS AND SIDEWALKS ICY AND
  TREACHEROUS. DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN
  HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. WIND CHILLS AS LOW AS MINUS 10
  DEGREES FAHRENHEIT COULD LEAD TO FROST BITE ON EXPOSED FLESH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

ROADS...BRIDGES AND WALKWAYS MAY BECOME ICY AND DANGEROUS. IF
TRAVELING SLOW DOWN AND LEAVE PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN YOURSELF AND
THE CARS IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND YOU

IF TRAPPED IN THE BLIZZARD DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION
CAN OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS
WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES FOR ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$

MTZ021-022-025>027-092300-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
PETROLEUM-GARFIELD-DAWSON-PRAIRIE-WIBAUX-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINNETT...JORDAN...GLENDIVE...RICHEY...
TERRY...WIBAUX
1044 AM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST
SATURDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY.

* TIMING...LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* MAIN IMPACT...LIGHT FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL CONTINUE INTO THE 
  AFTERNOON...MAKING ROADS AND SIDEWALKS ICY AND TREACHEROUS. 
  SNOWFALL WILL PICK UP THIS EVENING...WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF 8 
  TO 13 INCHES.

* OTHER IMPACTS...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL LEAD 
  TO DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW WHICH WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
  TRAVEL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

ROADS...BRIDGES AND WALKWAYS WILL BECOME ICY AND DANGEROUS. IF
TRAVELING SLOW DOWN AND LEAVE PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN YOURSELF AND
THE CARS IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND YOU

PETS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH
AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PETS HAVE WARM
DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD AND FRESH UNFROZEN WATER.

ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF TRAVELING CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

&&

$$
261 
WWUS45 KGGW 092137
WSWGGW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GLASGOW MT
237 PM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

.A POWERFUL AND WIDESPREAD WINTER STORM CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE
REGION. THIS STORM WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL ACROSS THE
REGION INTO THE WEEKEND.

MTZ016-017-059>061-101130-
/O.CAN.KGGW.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KGGW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST PHILLIPS-CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY-
NORTHERN PHILLIPS-SOUTHWEST PHILLIPS-NORTHERN VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MALTA...SACO...GLASGOW...FORT PECK...
HINSDALE...FRAZER...WHITEWATER...ZORTMAN...OPHEIM
237 PM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED DUE TO DECREASED WINDS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GLASGOW HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW...AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. THE BLIZZARD WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* TIMING... NOW THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL
  COMBINE WITH HEAVY SNOW TO REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE
  QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 7 INCHES
  WILL RESULT IN STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL OF 8 TO 12 INCHES.

* OTHER IMPACTS...DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW ON TOP OF ALREADY ICY
  ROADS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAPPED IN THE STORM DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION CAN
OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS WHICH
CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS
INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR
PETS HAVE WARM DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD WITH FRESH
UNFROZEN WATER.

&&
 

$$

MTZ018>020-023-024-062-101130-
/O.CAN.KGGW.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KGGW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
DANIELS-SHERIDAN-WESTERN ROOSEVELT-MCCONE-RICHLAND-
EASTERN ROOSEVELT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SCOBEY...PLENTYWOOD...MEDICINE LAKE...
WOLF POINT...POPLAR...CIRCLE...SIDNEY...FAIRVIEW...CULBERTSON
237 PM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED DUE TO DECREASED WINDS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GLASGOW HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW...FREEZING DRIZZLE...AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH
IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. THE BLIZZARD WARNING HAS
BEEN CANCELLED.

* TIMING... NOW THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* FREEZING DRIZZLE...PATCHY FREEZING DRIZZLE CONTINUES THIS
  EVENING...MAKING ROADS TREACHEROUS. 

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL
  COMBINE WITH HEAVY SNOW TO REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE
  QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 10 INCHES
  WILL RESULT IN STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL OF 8 TO 13 INCHES. LOCALLY
  HIGHER AMOUNTS WILL BE POSSIBLE AS WELL. 

* OTHER IMPACTS...DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW ON TOP OF ALREADY ICY
  ROADS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

ROADS...BRIDGES AND WALKWAYS WILL BECOME ICY AND DANGEROUS. IF
TRAVELING SLOW DOWN AND LEAVE PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN YOURSELF AND
THE CARS IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND YOU.

IF TRAPPED IN THE STORM DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION CAN
OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS WHICH
CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS
INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR
PETS HAVE WARM DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD WITH FRESH
UNFROZEN WATER.

&&

$$

MTZ025>027-101130-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
DAWSON-PRAIRIE-WIBAUX-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLENDIVE...RICHEY...TERRY...WIBAUX
237 PM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST
SATURDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY.

* TIMING... NOW THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* FREEZING DRIZZLE...PATCHY FREEZING DRIZZLE CONTINUE THIS
  EVENING...MAKING ROADS TREACHEROUS.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL
  COMBINE WITH HEAVY SNOW TO REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE
  QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 12 INCHES
  WILL RESULT IN STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL OF 8 TO 13 INCHES. LOCALLY
  HIGHER AMOUNTS WILL BE POSSIBLE AS WELL OVER THE BIG SHEEP
  MOUNTAINS. 

* OTHER IMPACTS...DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW ON TOP OF ALREADY ICY
  ROADS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

ROADS...BRIDGES AND WALKWAYS WILL BECOME ICY AND DANGEROUS. IF
TRAVELING SLOW DOWN AND LEAVE PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN YOURSELF AND
THE CARS IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND YOU.

IF TRAPPED IN THE STORM DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION CAN
OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS WHICH
CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS
INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR
PETS HAVE WARM DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD WITH FRESH
UNFROZEN WATER.

&&

$$

MTZ021-022-101130-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-121111T0100Z/
PETROLEUM-GARFIELD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINNETT...JORDAN
237 PM MST FRI NOV 9 2012

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST
SATURDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY.

* TIMING... NOW THROUGH LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS/VISIBILITY...EAST TO NORTH WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WILL
  COMBINE WITH HEAVY SNOW TO REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN ONE
  QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 7 INCHES
  WILL RESULT IN STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL OF 8 TO 12 INCHES.

* OTHER IMPACTS...DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW ON TOP OF ALREADY ICY
  ROADS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAPPED IN THE STORM DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR. DISORIENTATION CAN
OCCUR QUICKLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND WHITE OUT CONDITIONS WHICH
CAN LEAD TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL
KIT THAT INCLUDES ENOUGH WARM CLOTHING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR
ALL TRAVELERS IN THE VEHICLE.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY COLD WEATHER. KEEP PETS
INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. IF NOT POSSIBLE...MAKE SURE OUTDOOR
PETS HAVE WARM DRY SHELTER...AND SUFFICIENT FOOD WITH FRESH
UNFROZEN WATER.

&&


&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Glasgow, MT issued on the same UTC day.

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Sources

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