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Wind Chill Warning 4, NWS Glasgow, MT

December 26, 20174 counties in Montana

NWS Glasgow, MT issued this wind chill warning at Dec 26, 2017, 8:35 PM MST for 4 counties in Montana. It was in force for 11 hr. 12 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
Dec 26, 2017, 8:35 PM MST (03:35 UTC)
Expired
Dec 27, 2017, 7:33 AM MST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Glasgow, MT

Counties Daniels County, MT, Phillips County, MT, Roosevelt County, MT, Valley County, MT

The radar

The Glasgow radar (KGGW), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:33 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
Dec 26, 9:48 PM MSTEXTR WIND CHILL -472 Ese Saco, MTMESONET STATION MTSCO, SACO 1E.
Dec 26, 9:48 PM MSTEXTR WIND CHILL -472 Ese Saco, MTMESONET STATION SCHM8, SACO.
Dec 26, 10:02 PM MSTEXTR WIND CHILL -411 N Navajo, MTMESONET STATION MTRED, NAVAJO 1N.
Dec 27, 12:08 AM MSTEXTR WIND CHILL -438 Wsw Bredette, MTMESONET STATION MDDM8, SCOBEY.
Dec 27, 12:17 AM MSTEXTR WIND CHILL -429 Sw Bredette, MTMESONET STATION MTMCD, BREDETTE 8WSW.
Dec 27, 2:15 AM MSTEXTR WIND CHILL -462 Ne Poplar, MTMESONET STATION KPO1, 2 ENE POPLAR.
Dec 27, 2:20 AM MSTEXTR WIND CHILL -462 Ne Poplar, MTMESONET STATION PO19, POPLAR 2 ENE.
Dec 27, 2:49 AM MSTEXTR WIND CHILL -421 N Navajo, MTMESONET STATION REDM8, NAVAJO MT-5.
Dec 27, 3:18 AM MSTEXTR WIND CHILL -491 Nnw Sprole, MTMESONET STATION POPM8, POPLAR RAWS.
Dec 27, 3:53 AM MSTEXTR WIND CHILL -401 Nne Glasgow, MTASOS STATION GGW, GLASGOW AIRPORT (ASOS).
Dec 27, 4:10 AM MSTEXTR WIND CHILL -411 E Glasgow, MTMESONET STATION D3195, GLASGOW 1E.
Dec 27, 6:45 AM MSTEXTR WIND CHILL -4039 E Brockton, MTMESONET STATION STLM8, CULBERTSON.

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 00:00Z, 3.6 hours before the alert went out and 33 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 00:00Z on 2017-12-27Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Glasgow Intl Airport, MT at 00:00Z on 2017-12-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 77 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1207 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
77 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
77 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
159 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

369 
WWUS45 KGGW 270335 AAA
WSWGGW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
835 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2017

MTZ017-018-061-271200-
/O.UPG.KGGW.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-171227T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KGGW.WC.W.0004.171227T0335Z-171227T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KGGW.WC.Y.0010.171227T1500Z-171227T1900Z/
Central and Southern Valley-Daniels-Northern Valley-
Including the cities of Glasgow, Fort Peck, Hinsdale, Frazer, 
Scobey, and Opheim
835 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO NOON MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Very cold wind
  chills expected. The dangerously cold wind chills will cause
  frost bite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. Expect
  wind chills to range from 20 below zero to 50 below zero. 

* WHERE...Central and Southern Valley, Daniels and Northern 
  Valley Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 8 AM MST Wednesday. For
  the Wind Chill Advisory, from 8 AM to noon MST Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MTZ016-059-271200-
/O.UPG.KGGW.WC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-171227T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KGGW.WC.W.0004.171227T0335Z-171227T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGGW.WC.Y.0012.171227T1500Z-171227T1900Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-Northern Phillips-
Including the cities of Malta, Saco, and Whitewater
835 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO NOON MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Very cold wind
  chills expected. The dangerously cold wind chills will cause
  frost bite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. Expect
  wind chills to range from 15 below zero to 45 below zero. 

* WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips and Northern Phillips 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 8 AM MST Wednesday. For
  the Wind Chill Advisory, from 8 AM to noon MST Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MTZ022-023-025>027-271200-
/O.CON.KGGW.WC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-171227T1900Z/
Garfield-McCone-Dawson-Prairie-Wibaux-
Including the cities of Jordan, Circle, Glendive, Richey, Terry, 
and Wibaux
835 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frost bite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills to range from 5 above zero to 35 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Garfield, McCone, Dawson, Prairie and Wibaux Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon MST Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MTZ019-020-024-062-271200-
/O.CON.KGGW.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-171227T1900Z/
Sheridan-Western Roosevelt-Richland-Eastern Roosevelt-
Including the cities of Plentywood, Medicine Lake, Wolf Point, 
Poplar, Sidney, Fairview, and Culbertson
835 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frost bite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 40 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Sheridan, Western Roosevelt, Richland and Eastern 
  Roosevelt Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon MST Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$
2 follow-up statements
488 
WWUS45 KGGW 271040
WSWGGW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
340 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...Winter Storm possible for parts of Northeast Montana Thursday
afternoon though Saturday...

.A frontal boundary is expected to become stationary near the
Continental Divide on Thursday. Moisture will overrun this front
and bring snow as far east as Malta and Jordan between Thursday
afternoon and during the day on Saturday. There is a potential for
several inches of snow during this period. 

MTZ020-271500-
/O.UPG.KGGW.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-171227T1900Z/
/O.EXA.KGGW.WC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171227T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KGGW.WC.Y.0012.171227T1500Z-171227T1900Z/
Western Roosevelt-
Including the cities of Wolf Point and Poplar
340 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON
MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes
  to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 30 below zero
  to 45 below zero early. Expect wind chills to range from 20 
  below zero to 35 below zero in the mid to late morning.

* WHERE...Western Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 8 AM MST this 
  morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 8 AM this morning 
  to noon MST today.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MTZ016-271500-
/O.NEW.KGGW.WS.A.0007.171228T1900Z-171231T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGGW.WC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171227T1500Z/
/O.CON.KGGW.WC.Y.0012.171227T1500Z-171227T1900Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-
Including the cities of Malta and Saco
340 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO NOON MST TODAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Heavy snow
  possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect wind
  chills to range from 20 below zero to 40 below zero early.
  Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero
  in the mid to late morning. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches, are possible.

* WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 8 AM MST this 
  morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 8 AM this morning 
  to noon MST today. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday 
  afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills will cause
  frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.


 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

$$

MTZ017-018-061-271500-
/O.CON.KGGW.WC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171227T1500Z/
/O.CON.KGGW.WC.Y.0010.171227T1500Z-171227T1900Z/
Central and Southern Valley-Daniels-Northern Valley-
Including the cities of Glasgow, Fort Peck, Hinsdale, Frazer, 
Scobey, and Opheim
340 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO NOON MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes
  to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 25 below zero
  to 45 below zero early. Expect wind chills to range from 10 
  below zero to 35 below zero in the mid to late morning.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Valley, Daniels and Northern 
  Valley Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 8 AM MST this 
  morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 8 AM this morning 
  to noon MST today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MTZ059-271500-
/O.CON.KGGW.WC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171227T1500Z/
/O.CON.KGGW.WC.Y.0012.171227T1500Z-171227T1900Z/
Northern Phillips-
Including the city of Whitewater
340 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO NOON MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. he dangerously
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes
  to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 25 below zero
  to 45 below zero early. Expect wind chills to range from 5 
  below zero to 25 below zero in the mid to late morning.

* WHERE...Northern Phillips County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 8 AM MST this 
  morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 8 AM this morning 
  to noon MST today.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MTZ022-271500-
/O.NEW.KGGW.WS.A.0007.171228T1900Z-171231T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGGW.WC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-171227T1900Z/
Garfield-
Including the city of Jordan
340 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Heavy snow possible. 
  Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect wind chills to 
  range from 0 to 30 below zero. Total snow accumulations of 4 
  to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches, are 
  possible.

* WHERE...Garfield County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon MST today. For 
  the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Significant 
  reductions in visibility are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

$$

MTZ019-024-062-271500-
/O.CON.KGGW.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-171227T1900Z/
Sheridan-Richland-Eastern Roosevelt-
Including the cities of Plentywood, Medicine Lake, Sidney, 
Fairview, and Culbertson
340 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 35 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Sheridan, Richland and Eastern Roosevelt Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MTZ023-025>027-271500-
/O.CON.KGGW.WC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-171227T1900Z/
McCone-Dawson-Prairie-Wibaux-
Including the cities of Circle, Glendive, Richey, Terry, 
and Wibaux
340 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills to range from 5 below zero to 35 
  below zero.

* WHERE...McCone, Dawson, Prairie and Wibaux Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MTZ021-060-271500-
/O.NEW.KGGW.WS.A.0007.171228T1900Z-171231T0000Z/
Petroleum-Southwest Phillips-
Including the cities of Winnett and Zortman
340 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 13 inches, are possible.

* WHERE...Petroleum and Southwest Phillips Counties.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are
  possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

$$
993 
WWUS45 KGGW 271433
WSWGGW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
733 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...Winter Storm possible for parts of Northeast Montana Thursday
afternoon though Saturday...

.A frontal boundary is expected to become stationary near the
Continental Divide on Thursday. Moisture will overrun this front
and bring snow as far east as Malta and Jordan between Thursday
afternoon and during the day on Saturday. There is a potential
for several inches of snow during this period.

MTZ016-280445-
/O.CAN.KGGW.WC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171227T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KGGW.WC.Y.0012.171227T1433Z-171227T1900Z/
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.A.0007.171228T1900Z-171231T0000Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-
Including the cities of Malta and Saco
733 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Heavy snow possible. Plan
  on difficult travel conditions. Expect wind chills to range from
  10 below zero to 25 below zero this morning. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 
  inches, are possible.

* WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon MST today. For 
  the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Significant 
  reductions in visibility are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

$$

MTZ017-018-061-271900-
/O.CAN.KGGW.WC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171227T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KGGW.WC.Y.0010.171227T1433Z-171227T1900Z/
Central and Southern Valley-Daniels-Northern Valley-
Including the cities of Glasgow, Fort Peck, Hinsdale, Frazer, 
Scobey, and Opheim
733 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will
  cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
  Expect wind chills to range from 15 below zero to 35 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Valley, Daniels and Northern 
  Valley Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MTZ020-059-271900-
/O.CAN.KGGW.WC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171227T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KGGW.WC.Y.0012.171227T1433Z-171227T1900Z/
Western Roosevelt-Northern Phillips-
Including the cities of Wolf Point, Poplar, and Whitewater
733 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills to range from 15 below zero to 35 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Western Roosevelt and Northern Phillips Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MTZ022-280445-
/O.CAN.KGGW.WC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-171227T1900Z/
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.A.0007.171228T1900Z-171231T0000Z/
Garfield-
Including the city of Jordan
733 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 11 inches, are possible.

* WHERE...Garfield County.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are
  possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

$$

MTZ019-024-062-271900-
/O.CON.KGGW.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-171227T1900Z/
Sheridan-Richland-Eastern Roosevelt-
Including the cities of Plentywood, Medicine Lake, Sidney, 
Fairview, and Culbertson
733 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will
  cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
  Expect wind chills to range from 15 below zero to 35 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Sheridan, Richland and Eastern Roosevelt Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MTZ023-025>027-271900-
/O.CON.KGGW.WC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-171227T1900Z/
McCone-Dawson-Prairie-Wibaux-
Including the cities of Circle, Glendive, Richey, Terry, 
and Wibaux
733 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills to range from 15 below zero to 30 
  below zero.

* WHERE...McCone, Dawson, Prairie and Wibaux Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MTZ021-060-280445-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.A.0007.171228T1900Z-171231T0000Z/
Petroleum-Southwest Phillips-
Including the cities of Winnett and Zortman
733 AM MST Wed Dec 27 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 13 inches, are possible.

* WHERE...Petroleum and Southwest Phillips Counties.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are
  possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Glasgow, MT wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill warning went out at Dec 26, 7:48 PM MST, 47 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 26, 7:48 PM MST, 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
748 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2017

.DISCUSSION...
...More hazardous wind chills continue tonight...

6pm Update:

Adjusted temperatures down below blended guidance with the clouds
a little slow to move into the region. High pressure over south
central Saskatchewan will continue to drift southeast overnight.
This will keep the wind fairly light. Clouds will slowly spread
over the region and this should slow the falling temperatures
some. However, did introduce a -40 area over Northern Valley. No
other changes needed at this time.   Proton

Previous Discussion:

The large Arctic upper low is centered over Hudson Bay this
afternoon, which has established a broad trough over most of
CONUS, except for the far West, where a ridge in building in. The
cold surface high is still centered over Northeast Montana and
keeping most clouds at bay, thus producing more low frigid
temperatures tonight.

The Arctic front remains well to our southwest late this
afternoon, located from the Divide to Northern Wyoming. So any
overrunning moisture will also remain well to the southwest
tonight. However, as the western ridge makes its presence felt,
the front will begin to shift east. This will allow mid-level
clouds to drift in after midnight.

By tomorrow, the Hudson Bay low begins to weaken and the upper
trough flattens somewhat. Modification in the upper flow will
allow for Pacific moisture to spread across the Northern Rockies,
while cold air remains over the Northern High Plains. This will
result in an overrunning light snow for portions of central or
eastern Montana.

Very cold temperatures will continue tonight, but not quite as
cold as last night. Although winds will be generally light, wind
chill to minus 35 are expected at times. A gradual increase in
clouds are expected late tonight, so there may be enough hours of
clear skies in the northeast half of the forecast area for very
cold temperatures. The wind chill advisory was continued through
tonight and Wednesday morning.

Lake effect clouds and light snow around the Dry Arm of Fort Peck
Lake is expected to continue tonight. However, wind may be too
light to push the plume off the main portion of the lake. Light
southeast winds will develop by this evening which could move the
plume north towards the Glasgow area tonight, bringing in low
clouds.

With a more WNW flow aloft on Wednesday, expect some moderation
of temperatures to mostly above zero by Wednesday afternoon. A
shortwave trough and cold front sliding through the area Wednesday
afternoon and evening could bring enough moisture for a chance of
light snow to the area.

Models differ significantly on the forecast for our areas late
Wednesday Night and Thursday. This is due to the models having a
hard time agreeing where the actual thermal boundary will be,
since it will be wandering about.

GFS bring an Arctic high through the forecast area with mostly
dry weather. ECMWF bring a significant band of overrunning
moisture with several inches of snow to the SW half of the
forecast area with the high pressure staying to the east of the
forecast area. The NAM is somewhere in between these two extremes
at this point. Will have a chance of snow in the SW half of the
forecast area for now with the NE mainly dry. Will go with a
blend.

Another round of overrunning moisture with a shortwave moves
through most of NE Montana Thursday Night and Friday and models
are in much better agreement with this round. this will be a
significant snow event for areas to our west and southwest. The
best chance of accumulating snow for us will be over the SW half
of the forecast area. The northeast corner may not see any snow
from that system.

The next wave with more overrunning moisture is expected Friday
Night and Saturday and models differ on where to spread the
moisture. Will generally broadbrush a chance of snow for now.

Arctic high pressure builds into the area by Sunday with mainly
dry and bitter cold. Dry weather continues into early next week
with an upper ridge building to the west which may allow
temperatures to moderate.

Templer

&&

.AVIATION...
Flight Category:

VFR, except lake effect low clouds over and near Fort Peck Lake
will produce occasional MVFR and IFR ceilings at times and
possibly isolated light snow. This will drift with the surface
wind.

Synopsis:

Surface high pressure will keep winds light tonight with continued
bitter cold temperatures. There will be some mid and high level
clouds will move in after midnight. The Arctic front which is
well to our southwest will drift closer Wednesday, possibly
bringing overrunning moisture and periods of light snow, along
with low clouds.
Wind:

Light and variable, becoming southeast at less than 10 kts
tonight.

&&

.GLASGOW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Chill Advisory until noon MST Wednesday for Central and
Southeast Phillips...Central and Southern Valley...Daniels...
Dawson...Eastern Roosevelt...Garfield...McCone...Northern
Phillips...Northern Valley...Prairie...Richland...Sheridan...
Western Roosevelt...Wibaux.

&&

weather.gov/glasgow
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 26, 2:38 PM MST, 5 hours 57 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
238 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2017

MTZ016>027-059>062-271100-
Central and Southeast Phillips-Central and Southern Valley-
Daniels-Sheridan-Western Roosevelt-Petroleum-Garfield-McCone-
Richland-Dawson-Prairie-Wibaux-Northern Phillips-
Southwest Phillips-Northern Valley-Eastern Roosevelt-
238 PM MST Tue Dec 26 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Montana.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

A Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect through noon Wednesday
for bitter cold wind chills 20 below to 40 below.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Between Wednesday Night and Saturday, there will be frequent
chances for accumulating snow. Several upper level disturbances
are expected track across the area. There is uncertainty in
timing and track of these systems. Continue to monitor the
forecast in the coming days for updates.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 26, 8:35 PM MSTWind Chill AdvisoryGGWPhillips, Roosevelt15 hr
Dec 27, 3:40 AM MSTWinter Storm WatchGGWGarfield, Petroleum, Phillips24 hr
Dec 27, 1:22 PM MSTWind Chill AdvisoryGGWDaniels, Dawson, Garfield, McCone, Phillips, Prairie and 5 more20 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.