Alert archive / Montana / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 4, NWS Great Falls, MT
NWS Great Falls, MT issued this blizzard warning at Feb 22, 2018, 9:50 AM MST. It took effect at Feb 23, 2018, 6:00 AM MST. 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
- Feb 22, 2018, 9:50 AM MST (16:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 23, 2018, 6:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Feb 24, 2018, 12:00 PM MST
- In force
- 30 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Great Falls, MT
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753 WWUS45 KTFX 221650 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 950 AM MST Thu Feb 22 2018 MTZ009-010-048-230800- /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0009.180223T1200Z-180224T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.BZ.W.0004.180223T1300Z-180224T1300Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 950 AM MST Thu Feb 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Ground blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 55 mph over the plains, with gusts as high as 70 mph in wind favored areas will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is also likely. * WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front, Eastern Glacier and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult to impossible travel conditions. Roadways prone to drifting snow will likely become impassable. Drifting snow may trap people in homes and strand travelers on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Moldan http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
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090 WWUS45 KTFX 222145 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 245 PM MST Thu Feb 22 2018 MTZ009-010-048-231245- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0004.180223T1300Z-180224T1300Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 245 PM MST Thu Feb 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Ground blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 55 mph over the plains, with gusts as high as 70 mph in wind favored areas will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is also likely. * WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front, Eastern Glacier and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult to impossible travel conditions. Roadways prone to drifting snow will likely become impassable. Drifting snow may trap people in homes and strand travelers on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ011>013-044>047-049>051-231245- /O.NEW.KTFX.WS.A.0010.180225T1300Z-180226T0700Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Blaine- Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Fergus- Including the following locations Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Fairfield, Dutton, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 245 PM MST Thu Feb 22 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow leading to near whiteout conditions possible. * WHERE...Toole, Liberty, Hill, Blaine, Eastern Pondera, Eastern Teton, Chouteau, Cascade, Judith Basin, and Fergus Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on the potential for difficult travel conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph could cause significant blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. Significant reductions in visibility are possible due to blowing snow. Rural roads may become impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest updates on this situation. For additional weather information, check our website at www.weather.gov/greatfalls. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
153 WWUS45 KTFX 230244 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 744 PM MST Thu Feb 22 2018 MTZ009-010-048-231800- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0004.180223T1300Z-180224T1300Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 744 PM MST Thu Feb 22 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Ground blizzard expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 55 mph over the plains, with gusts up to 70 mph along the immediate Rocky Mountain Front, will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. * WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front, Southern Rocky Mountain Front, and Eastern Glacier County. * WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible as roads may become impassable. Drifting snow may trap people in homes and strand travelers on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ011>013-044>047-049>051-231800- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0010.180225T1300Z-180226T0700Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Blaine- Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Fergus- Including the following locations Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Fairfield, Dutton, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 744 PM MST Thu Feb 22 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow leading to near whiteout conditions possible. * WHERE...Toole, Liberty, Hill, Blaine, Eastern Pondera, Eastern Teton, Chouteau, Cascade, Judith Basin, and Fergus Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph could cause significant blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. Significant reductions in visibility and difficult travel conditions are possible. Rural roads may become impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest updates on this situation. For additional weather information, check our website at www.weather.gov/greatfalls. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
931 WWUS45 KTFX 231027 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 327 AM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 MTZ009-010-048-232300- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0004.180223T1300Z-180224T1300Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 327 AM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Ground blizzard expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected over the mountains. * WHERE...The Northern Rocky Mountain Front which includes western Glacier County. This also includes Eastern Glacier County and The Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible as roads may become impassable. Drifting snow may trap people in homes and strand travelers on roads. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ011>013-044>047-049>051-232300- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0010.180225T1300Z-180226T0700Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Blaine- Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Fergus- Including the following locations Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Fairfield, Dutton, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 327 AM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow leading to near whiteout conditions possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph could cause significant blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. Significant reductions in visibility and difficult travel conditions are possible. Rural roads may become impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest updates on this situation. For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
646 WWUS45 KTFX 231646 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 946 AM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 MTZ009-010-048-240800- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180224T1300Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 946 AM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Ground blizzard occurring. Winds gusting near 55 mph across the plains, with gusts as high as 75 mph in wind favored areas and immediately east of the mountains will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is occurring. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected over the mountains. * WHERE...The Northern Rocky Mountain Front which includes western Glacier County. This also includes Eastern Glacier County and The Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Roadways prone to drifting snow will likely become impassable. Drifting snow may trap people in homes and strand travelers on roads. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ011>013-044>047-049>051-240800- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0010.180225T1300Z-180226T0700Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Blaine- Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Fergus- Including the following locations Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Fairfield, Dutton, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 946 AM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow leading to near whiteout conditions possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph could cause significant blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. Significant reductions in visibility and difficult travel conditions are possible. Rural roads may become impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest updates on this situation. For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
159 WWUS45 KTFX 231754 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1054 AM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 MTZ009-010-048-240900- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180224T1300Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 1054 AM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Ground blizzard occurring. Winds gusting near 55 mph across the plains, with gusts as high as 75 mph in wind favored areas and immediately east of the mountains will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is occurring. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected over the mountains. * WHERE...The Northern Rocky Mountain Front which includes western Glacier County. This also includes Eastern Glacier County and The Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Roadways prone to drifting snow will likely become impassable. Drifting snow may trap people in homes and strand travelers on roads. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ011>013-044>046-049-050-240900- /O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0078.180223T1754Z-180224T1300Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0010.180225T1300Z-180226T0700Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton- Judith Basin- Including the following locations Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Fairfield, Dutton, Raynesford, Stanford, and Hobson 1054 AM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow occurring, persisting into Saturday morning. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph today and tonight will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Near whiteout conditions are then possible Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * WHERE...Toole, Liberty, Hill, Eastern Pondera, Eastern Teton, Chouteau, Cascade, and Judith Basin Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reductions in visibility are likely due to blowing snow, especially in open areas. Rural roads may become impassable. Plan on the potential for difficult travel conditions Sunday. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph Sunday could cause significant blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. && $$ MTZ047-051-240900- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0010.180225T1300Z-180226T0700Z/ Blaine-Fergus- Including the following locations Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 1054 AM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow leading to near whiteout conditions possible. * WHERE...Blaine and Fergus Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph could cause significant blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. Significant reductions in visibility and difficult travel conditions are possible. Rural roads may become impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest updates on this situation. For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
887 WWUS45 KTFX 232152 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 252 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 MTZ009-010-048-241300- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180224T1300Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 252 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Ground blizzard occurring. Winds gusting near 55 mph across the plains, with gusts as high as 75 mph in wind favored areas and immediately east of the mountains are causing whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected tonight over the mountains close to the Continental Divide. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Rocky Mountain Front, including all of Glacier County, Western Pondera and Teton Counties, and Northern Lewis and Clark County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Many roads in the area are closed. Roadways prone to drifting snow have become impassable. Drifting snow may trap people in homes and strand travelers on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ008-015-055-241300- /O.EXB.KTFX.WW.Y.0078.180224T0700Z-180225T0700Z/ Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin- Including the following locations Big Hole Pass, Chief Joseph Pass, Monida Pass, Raynolds Pass, West Yellowstone, and Targhee Pass 252 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT ABOVE 6500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 9 inches. * WHERE...Beaverhead, Madison and Gallatin. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight MST Saturday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ011>013-044>046-049-050-241300- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-180224T1300Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0010.180225T1300Z-180226T0700Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton- Judith Basin- Including the following locations Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Fairfield, Dutton, Raynesford, Stanford, and Hobson 252 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow occurring. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Strong winds return again Sunday, with near-whiteout conditions possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reductions in visibility are likely due to blowing snow, especially in open areas. Rural roads may become impassable. Plan on the potential for difficult travel conditions Sunday. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph Sunday could cause significant blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ047-051-241300- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0010.180225T1300Z-180226T0700Z/ Blaine-Fergus- Including the following locations Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 252 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow possible. Near whiteout conditions possible. * WHERE...Blaine and Fergus. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph could cause significant blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. Significant reductions in visibility and difficult travel conditions are possible. Rural roads may become impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest updates on this situation. For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
085 WWUS45 KTFX 240348 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 848 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 MTZ009-010-048-241300- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180224T1300Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 848 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting near 60 mph over the Plains and near 85 mph by the mountains, will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected in the mountains tonight. * WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front, Western Glacier County, Eastern Glacier County and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest updates on this situation. && $$ MTZ011>013-044>046-049-050-241300- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-180224T1300Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0010.180225T1300Z-180226T0700Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton- Judith Basin- Including the following locations Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Fairfield, Dutton, Raynesford, Stanford, and Hobson 848 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing snow tonight. Another period of blowing snow possible on Sunday. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest updates on this situation. && $$ MTZ008-015-055-241300- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0078.180224T0700Z-180225T0700Z/ Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin- Including the following locations Big Hole Pass, Chief Joseph Pass, Monida Pass, Raynolds Pass, West Yellowstone, and Targhee Pass 848 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT ABOVE 6500 FEET... * WHAT...Periods of snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with isolated amounts up to 8 inches near ridge tops. * WHERE...Beaverhead, Madison and Gallatin. * WHEN...From Midnight tonight to Midnight MST Saturday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest updates on this situation. && $$ MTZ047-051-241300- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0010.180225T1300Z-180226T0700Z/ Blaine-Fergus- Including the following locations Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 848 PM MST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing snow possible. * WHERE...Blaine and Fergus. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph could cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest updates on this situation. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
045 WWUS45 KTFX 241016 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 316 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 MTZ011>013-044>046-049-050-242300- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-180224T1300Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0010.180225T1300Z-180226T0700Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton- Judith Basin- Including the following locations Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Fairfield, Dutton, Raynesford, Stanford, and Hobson 316 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blowing snow possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph could cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest updates on this situation. && $$ MTZ009-010-048-241900- /O.EXT.KTFX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180224T1900Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 316 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. * WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front, Eastern Glacier and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until noon MST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest updates on this situation. For specific road and travel conditions in Montana, dial 5 1 1 && $$ MTZ008-015-055-242300- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-180225T0700Z/ Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin- Including the following locations Big Hole Pass, Chief Joseph Pass, Monida Pass, Raynolds Pass, West Yellowstone, and Targhee Pass 316 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT ABOVE 6500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Beaverhead, Madison and Gallatin Counties above 6500 feet. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ047-051-242300- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0010.180225T1300Z-180226T0700Z/ Blaine-Fergus- Including the following locations Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 316 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing snow possible. * WHERE...Blaine and Fergus. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph could cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the latest updates on this situation. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
483 WWUS45 KTFX 241836 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1136 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 MTZ009-010-048-241945- /O.EXP.KTFX.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180224T1900Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier- Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 1136 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MST TODAY... Visibility has imporoved. Therefore the blizzard warning will be allowed to expire at noon. Winds increase again on Sunday which could result in additional impacts from blowing and drifting snow. $$ MTZ008-015-055-250700- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-180225T0700Z/ Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin- Including the following locations Big Hole Pass, Chief Joseph Pass, Monida Pass, Raynolds Pass, West Yellowstone, and Targhee Pass 1136 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT ABOVE 6500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Beaverhead, Madison and Gallatin. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ011>013-044>047-049>051-250700- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0010.180225T1300Z-180226T0700Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Blaine- Eastern Teton-Judith Basin-Fergus- Including the following locations Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Fairfield, Dutton, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 1136 AM MST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to one half inch, with localized amounts up to 3 inches, are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree branches could fall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph could cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
The office that day
Everything else NWS Great Falls, MT issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2:39 AM MST | Winter Storm Watch | TFX | 7 hr | |
| Feb 22, 2:45 PM MST | Winter Storm Watch | TFX | 48 hr |
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