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Winter Storm Warning 6, NWS Great Falls, MT

April 8, 2017

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this winter storm warning at Apr 8, 2017, 11:13 AM MDT. It took effect at Apr 8, 2017, 6:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 30 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Apr 8, 2017, 11:13 AM MDT (17:13 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 8, 2017, 6:00 PM MDT
Expired
Apr 10, 2017, 12:00 AM MDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

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WWUS45 KTFX 081713
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1113 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

MTZ013-081815-
/O.CAN.KTFX.WS.A.0008.170409T0000Z-170410T0600Z/
Chouteau-
1113 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has cancelled the
Winter Storm Watch.

The primary path for accumulating snow has shifted south of
Chouteau county. However, up to 6 inches of snow remain possible
overnight above 4000 feet on the northern aspects of the Highwood
Mountains in far southern Chouteau county.

$$

MTZ012-050-051-054-090600-
/O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0008.170409T0000Z-170410T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.W.0006.170409T0200Z-170410T0600Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Fergus-Meagher-
1113 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 4000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Winter
Storm Warning For elevations above 4000 feet for snow, which is 
in effect from 8 PM this evening to midnight MDT Sunday night. The
Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

* Locations: Kings Hill Pass, Stanford, Lewistown Divide, and 
  White Sulphur Springs.

* Timing: Rain is expected to change over to snow this evening and
  persist through the day on Sunday, especially at higher
  elevations. The heaviest snow accumulation rates will occur
  during overnight through early Sunday morning.

* Accumulations: Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches below 6000
  feet, with 8 to 16 inches above 6000 feet.

* Snow Level: 6000 feet lowering to 4000 feet. 

* Impacts: Reduced visibility and roads covered with wet, heavy
  snow will cause difficult travel conditions, especially during
  overnight hours. Power outages are possible due to the weight of
  the snow on tree limbs and power lines.

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard, 
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards 
  tab.

* CANL Page: To see a graphical representation of the degree of 
  stress on young livestock, please visit our web page and click 
  on the items of interest link of the left, then select CANL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather 
conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast
that will make travel dangerous. If you must travel, keep an 
extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an 
emergency.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$

MTZ014-052-053-090600-
/O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0008.170409T0000Z-170410T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.W.0006.170409T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-Broadwater-
1113 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
MDT SUNDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Winter
Storm Warning For elevations above 5000 feet for snow, which is 
in effect from 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Sunday. the Winter 
Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

* Locations: Flesher Pass, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Boulder 
  Hill, Elk Park Pass, and Homestake Pass.

* Timing: Rain is expected to change over to snow this evening,
  then continue overnight through early Sunday.

* Accumulations: Snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches.

* Impacts: Reduced visibility and overnight snow accumulation on
  mountain passes will cause slippery and hazardous driving
  conditions.

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard,
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards tab.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather 
conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast
that will make travel dangerous. If you must travel, keep an 
extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an 
emergency.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$

MTZ009-048-090600-
/O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0008.170409T0000Z-170410T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0029.170409T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
1113 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON MDT SUNDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory For elevations above 5000 feet for snow, which 
is in effect from 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Sunday. the Winter
Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

* Locations: Logan Pass and Marias Pass.

* Timing: Snow will develop overnight through Sunday morning. 

* Accumulations: Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches.

* Impacts: Difficult travel on slushy and snow covered roads. 

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard,
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards tab.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$

MTZ015-055-090600-
/O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0008.170409T0000Z-170410T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0029.170409T0200Z-170409T1800Z/
Madison-Gallatin-
1113 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON MDT SUNDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5500 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory For elevations above 5500 feet for snow, which 
is in effect from 8 PM this evening to noon MDT Sunday. the Winter
Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

* Locations: Raynolds Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, 
  Targhee Pass, and West Yellowstone.

* Timing: Rain is expected to change over to snow this evening,
  then continues overnight.

* Accumulations: Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches.

* Impacts: Difficult travel on slushy and snow covered roads. 

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard,
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards tab.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$

MTZ008-090600-
/O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0029.170409T0200Z-170409T1800Z/
Beaverhead-
1113 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON MDT SUNDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5500 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory For elevations above 5500 feet for snow, which 
is in effect from 8 PM this evening to noon MDT Sunday. the Winter
Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

* Locations: Raynolds Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, 
  Targhee Pass, and West Yellowstone.

* Timing: Rain is expected to change over to snow this evening,
  then continues overnight.

* Accumulations: Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches.

* Impacts: Difficult travel on slushy and snow covered roads. 

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard,
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards tab.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .
&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
398 
WWUS45 KTFX 082022
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
222 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

MTZ012-050-051-054-091100-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0006.170409T0200Z-170410T0600Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Fergus-Meagher-
222 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* Locations: White Sulphur Springs, Stanford, Lewistown Divide, 
  and Kings Hill Pass.

* Timing: Rain is expected to change over to snow this evening 
  and persist through the day on Sunday, especially at higher 
  elevations. The heaviest snow accumulation rates will occur 
  during overnight through early Sunday morning.

* Accumulations: Snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches below 6000
  feet, and 6 to 12 inches above 6000 feet.

* Snow Level: 6000 feet lowering to 4000 feet. 

* Impacts: Reduced visibility and roads covered with wet, heavy
  snow will cause difficult travel conditions, especially during
  overnight hours. Power outages are possible due to the weight of
  the snow on tree limbs and power lines. 

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard, 
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards 
  tab.

* CANL Page: To see a graphical representation of the degree of 
  stress on young livestock, please visit our web page and click 
  on the items of interest link of the left, then select CANL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast
that will make travel dangerous. If you must travel, keep an
extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$

MTZ014-052-053-091100-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0006.170409T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-Broadwater-
222 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON MDT SUNDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* Locations: Boulder Hill, Elk Park Pass, Homestake Pass, 
  Flesher Pass, MacDonald Pass, and Rogers Pass.

* Timing: Rain is expected to change over to snow this evening, 
  then continue overnight through early Sunday.

* Accumulations: Snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches.

* Impacts: Reduced visibility and overnight snow accumulation on
  mountain passes will cause slippery and hazardous driving
  conditions. 

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard, 
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards 
  tab.

* CANL Page: To see a graphical representation of the degree of 
  stress on young livestock, please visit our web page and click 
  on the items of interest link of the left, then select CANL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast
that will make travel dangerous. If you must travel, keep an
extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$

MTZ009-048-091100-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0029.170409T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
222 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON MDT SUNDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* Locations: Logan Pass and Marias Pass.

* Timing: Snow will develop overnight through Sunday morning.

* Accumulations: Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches.

* Impacts: Difficult travel on slushy and snow covered roads.

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard, 
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards 
  tab.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$

MTZ008-015-055-091100-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0029.170409T0200Z-170409T1800Z/
Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin-
222 PM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON MDT SUNDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5500 FEET...

* Locations: Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, Targhee Pass, West 
  Yellowstone, Big Hole Pass, Chief Joseph Pass, Monida Pass, 
  and Raynolds Pass.

* Timing: Rain is expected to change over to snow this evening,
  with snow continuing overnight.

* Accumulations: Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches.

* Impacts: Difficult travel on slushy and snow covered roads. 

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard, 
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards 
  tab.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$
359 
WWUS45 KTFX 091006
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
406 AM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

MTZ012-050-051-054-091800-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170410T0600Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Fergus-Meagher-
406 AM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* Locations: White Sulphur Springs, Stanford, Lewistown Divide, 
  and Kings Hill Pass.

* Timing: Rain and snow will will transition to mostly snow at all
  elevations Sunday morning with wet snow continuing through
  Sunday afternoon before diminishing. The heaviest snow
  accumulation rates will occur early this morning and primarily
  at elevations above 4000 feet. 

* Accumulations: Snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches above 4000
  feet with 6 to 12 inches in the Mountains. 1 to 4 inches of
  slushy wet snow accumulation possible at elevations below 4000
  feet including Great Falls and Fort Benton. 

* Snow Level: 3000 to 4000 feet.

* Impacts: Reduced visibility and roads covered with wet, heavy
  snow will cause difficult travel conditions, especially across
  elevations above 4000 feet, including Highway 87 from Belt east
  to Lewistown. 

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard, 
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards 
  tab.

* CANL Page: To see a graphical representation of the degree of 
  stress on young livestock, please visit our web page and click 
  on the items of interest link of the left, then select CANL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast
that will make travel dangerous. If you must travel, keep an
extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$

MTZ014-052-053-091800-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-Broadwater-
406 AM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY
FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* Locations: Boulder Hill, Elk Park Pass, Homestake Pass, 
  Flesher Pass, MacDonald Pass, and Rogers Pass.

* Timing: Snow showers will gradually diminish through this
  morning. 

* Accumulations: Additional snow accumulation this morning up to
  one inch, primarily over the mountains.

* Impacts: Reduced visibility and roads covered with wet, heavy
  snow will cause difficult travel conditions, primarily early
  this morning. 

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard, 
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards 
  tab.

* CANL Page: To see a graphical representation of the degree of 
  stress on young livestock, please visit our web page and click 
  on the items of interest link of the left, then select CANL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast
that will make travel dangerous. If you must travel, keep an
extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$

MTZ009-048-091800-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
406 AM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY
FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* Locations: Logan Pass and Marias Pass.

* Timing: Snow will continue through Sunday morning then diminish
  this afternoon.

* Accumulations: Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches.

* Impacts: Difficult travel on slushy and snow covered roads.

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard, 
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards 
  tab.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$

MTZ008-015-055-091800-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin-
406 AM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY
FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5500 FEET...

* Locations: Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, Targhee Pass, West 
  Yellowstone, Big Hole Pass, Chief Joseph Pass, Monida Pass, 
  and Raynolds Pass.

* Timing: Snow showers will gradually diminish through this
  morning. 

* Accumulations: Additional snow accumulation this morning up to
  one inch, primarily over the mountains.

* Impacts: Reduced visibility and roads covered with wet, heavy
  snow will cause difficult travel conditions, primarily early
  this morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$
712 
WWUS45 KTFX 091525
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
925 AM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

MTZ008-009-015-048-091630-
/O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
Beaverhead-Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Madison-
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
925 AM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has cancelled the
Winter Weather Advisory.


$$

MTZ012-050-051-054-100000-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170410T0600Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Fergus-Meagher-
925 AM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* Locations: White Sulphur Springs, Stanford, Lewistown Divide, 
  and Kings Hill Pass.

* Timing: Heavy, wet snow will continue through Sunday afternoon 
before diminishing. The heaviest snow accumulation rates will 
occur early this morning and primarily at elevations above 4000 
feet.

* Accumulations: Additional new snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches.

* Impacts: Reduced visibility and roads covered with slushy snow 
will cause difficult travel conditions, especially across 
elevations above 4000 feet, including Highway 87 from Belt east 
to Lewistown. 

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard, 
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards 
  tab.

* CANL Page: To see a graphical representation of the degree of 
  stress on young livestock, please visit our web page and click 
  on the items of interest link of the left, then select CANL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast
that will make travel dangerous. If you must travel, keep an
extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$

MTZ014-052-053-091800-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-Broadwater-
925 AM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY
FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* Locations: Boulder Hill, Elk Park Pass, Homestake Pass, 
  Flesher Pass, MacDonald Pass, and Rogers Pass.

* Timing: Snow showers will gradually diminish through this 
  morning.

* Accumulations: Up to 1 inch new snow.

* Impacts: Mountain passes remain snow covered and icy. 

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard,
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards tab.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast
that will make travel dangerous. If you must travel, keep an
extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$

MTZ055-091800-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
Gallatin-
925 AM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY
FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5500 FEET...

* Locations: Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, Targhee Pass, and 
  West Yellowstone.

* Timing: Snow showers will gradually diminish through this 
  morning.

* Accumulations: Up to one inch of new snow accumulation.

* Impacts: Mountain passes remain snow covered and icy. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads, and use caution while driving.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$
672 
WWUS45 KTFX 091751
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1151 AM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

MTZ014-052-053-091900-
/O.EXP.KTFX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-Broadwater-
1151 AM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY FOR
ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5000 FEET...

MacDonald Pass and Interstate 15 through Elk Park retain scattered
sections of snow and ice. No new snow accumulation is expected. 
Use caution while driving through these areas until the road 
becomes dry.

$$

MTZ055-091900-
/O.EXP.KTFX.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
Gallatin-
1151 AM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY FOR
ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5500 FEET...

Bozeman Pass and roads around West Yellowstone retain scattered 
sections of snow and ice. No new snow accumulation is expected. 
Use caution while driving through these areas until the road 
becomes dry.

$$

MTZ012-050-051-054-100600-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170410T0600Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Fergus-Meagher-
1151 AM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* Locations: White Sulphur Springs, Stanford, Lewistown Divide, 
  and Kings Hill Pass.

* Timing: Wet snow will continue through Sunday afternoon before
  diminishing. 

* Accumulations: New snow accumulation of up to 2 inches above
  4000 feet. 

* Impacts: Wet, slushy, or snow covered roads will cause variable
  driving conditions. Scattered power outages remain possible due
  to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. 

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard, 
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards 
  tab.

* CANL Page: To see a graphical representation of the degree of 
  stress on young livestock, please visit our web page and click 
  on the items of interest link of the left, then select CANL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast
that will make travel dangerous. If you must travel, keep an
extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$
575 
WWUS45 KTFX 100309
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
909 PM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

MTZ012-050-054-100415-
/O.CAN.KTFX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170410T0600Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Meagher-
909 PM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Great Falls has cancelled the
Winter Storm Warning.

Snow has mostly tapered off across the warning area and only light
additional accumulations are expected over the next few hours. As
a result, the Winter Storm Warning is cancelled. 

$$

MTZ051-100600-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170410T0600Z/
Fergus-
909 PM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* Locations: Lewistown and Lewistown Divide.

* Timing: Wet snow will continue through late this evening.

* Accumulations: Additional snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. 

* Impacts: Wet, slushy, or snow covered roads will cause variable
  driving conditions. Scattered power outages remain possible due
  to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. 

* Web Page: To see a graphical representation of this hazard, 
  please visit our web page and click on the detailed hazards 
  tab.

* CANL Page: To see a graphical representation of the degree of 
  stress on young livestock, please visit our web page and click 
  on the items of interest link of the left, then select CANL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast
that will make travel dangerous. If you must travel, keep an
extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 .

&&

$$
821 
WWUS45 KTFX 100538
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1138 PM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

MTZ051-100645-
/O.EXP.KTFX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170410T0600Z/
Fergus-
1138 PM MDT Sun Apr 9 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR
ELEVATIONS ABOVE 4000 FEET...

Snow is ending across Fergus county and no additional accumulation
is expected. Therefore the Winter Storm Warning will expire at
midnight. 

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Great Falls, MT wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Apr 8, 9:57 AM MDT, 1 hour 16 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 8, 9:57 AM MDT, 1 hour 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
957 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017

.UPDATE...

Forecast remains in good shape, needing only minor adjustments to
better match observed trends. Models are coming into better
agreement that afternoon showers will evolve into a band of
heavier rain/snow overnight extending across our central counties
along a broad line from near Lincoln to Lewistown. One of the more
difficult areas to handle in the snow forecast this evening is
over northern portions of Lewis and Clark County where the timing
of heavier precipitation may precede the arrival of colder air
and changeover from rain to snow. The winter storm watches
presently in effect will be adjusted in a subsequent update. PN

&&

.AVIATION...
Updated 1130z.

VFR conditions this morning with increasing coverage of showers and
perhaps a few weak thunderstorms this afternoon as upper level
trough continues to  move into the region and surface low pressure
trough develops over central MT this afternoon and evening. Surface
winds will be fairly light this morning then become
west/northwesterly late this afternoon and evening. As showers
become widespread late this afternoon and evening ceilings will
lower to MVFR/IFR this evening across central MT. Rain changes to
snow tonight at central MT terminals with IFR or lower conditions at
central MT TAF sites. Hoenisch

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION...
/ISSUED 530 AM MDT Sat Apr 8 2017/

Today through Monday night...

Large scale upper level trough from the Eastern Pacific continues
to progress inland into the Western US this weekend. Shortwave
currently moving through northern CA/OR will lift NE across ID and
Western MT this afternoon. Showers will develop over SW MT early
this afternoon and move NE into central MT late this afternoon and
evening. Cooling aloft with the incoming trough will allow the
airmass to sufficiently destabilize this afternoon for a few
thunderstorms with axis of best instability looking to set up
roughly from Helena east to Lewistown late this afternoon into
early this evening within an area of convergent low-mid level
flow. This could result in some areas of moderate to locally heavy
precipitation this evening over central MT as flow aloft is
relatively light in the mid to upper levels and precipitation
transitions from convective to stratiform. Shortwave off the
Northern CA coast early this morning moves quickly east across the
Great Basin this evening resulting in a closed mid level
circulation developing across WY tonight with mid level and
surface trough extending NW into central MT through much of the
day Sunday as the upper low/trough pivots east into the Northern
Plains states. Models continue to come into better agreement on
placement of precipitation late tonight through Sunday with
highest precipitation amounts focused over central MT, especially
Chouteau, Fergus and Judith Basin counties, where an inch or more
of precipitation is a good possibility. Snow levels initially from
5000-6000 feet this evening will lower to the valleys/plains by
Sunday morning. Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for tonight
though Sunday to highlight potential impacts from heavy wet snow.
Hoenisch

Monday through Saturday...

Drier conditions move in Sunday night through Monday as upper level
ridging builds in behind the exiting low. A smaller scale upper
level trough ejects from the Pacific NW across ID and NW MT Monday
night and Tuesday with the bulk of associated moisture/precip
looking to track north across Canada, followed by another period of
dry and somewhat warmer conditions Wed/Thursday before a larger
scale trough from the Pacific begins to move inland late next week.
Cassell/Hoenisch

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
GTF  57  32  42  26 /  30  90  90  20
CTB  55  33  41  26 /   0  60  80  30
HLN  56  33  46  27 /  70  80  40  10
BZN  55  31  44  25 /  40  60  60  20
WEY  40  25  34  18 /  90  90  70  20
DLN  52  29  46  25 /  60  50  30  10
HVR  62  35  44  29 /   0  30  60  40
LWT  55  29  36  25 /  70  80 100  60

&&

.TFX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from 6 PM MDT this evening through Sunday
evening Broadwater...Cascade...Central and Southern Lewis and
Clark...Chouteau...Fergus...Gallatin...Jefferson...Judith
Basin...Madison...Meagher...Northern Rocky Mountain Front...
Southern Rocky Mountain Front.

&&

weather.gov/greatfalls

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 8, 11:13 AM MDTWinter Weather AdvisoryTFX25 hr

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Sources

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