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Winter Storm Warning 13, NWS Great Falls, MT
NWS Great Falls, MT issued this winter storm warning at Nov 6, 2020, 1:37 PM MST. It took effect at Nov 7, 2020, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Nov 6, 2020, 1:37 PM MST (20:37 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 7, 2020, 8:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Nov 8, 2020, 7:17 PM MST
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Great Falls, MT
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497 WWUS45 KTFX 062037 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 137 PM MST Fri Nov 6 2020 MTZ009-048-071200- /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0011.201107T1700Z-201109T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.201107T2100Z-201109T1300Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Bynum, Choteau, and Augusta 137 PM MST Fri Nov 6 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 18 inches, with up to 24 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern Rocky Mountain Front and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 6 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will rapidly deteriorate Saturday evening due to increasing winds and falling snow. Snowfall rates from late Saturday evening through Sunday morning could approach 1 inch per hour at times. Northerly winds will increase significantly Saturday night and remain strong and gusty through Sunday night, which will lead to white-out conditions. Significant drifting of snow could make some roads impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 $$ MTZ010-044>046-049-071200- /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0011.201107T2300Z-201109T1900Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.201107T2100Z-201109T1300Z/ Eastern Glacier-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Eastern Teton- Including Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Fairfield, and Dutton 137 PM MST Fri Nov 6 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 18 inches, with up to 24 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Toole, Liberty, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 6 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will rapidly deteriorate Saturday evening due to increasing winds and falling snow. Snowfall rates from late Saturday evening through Sunday morning could approach 1 inch per hour at times. Northerly winds will increase significantly Saturday night and remain strong and gusty through Sunday night, which will lead to white-out conditions. Significant drifting of snow could make some roads impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && Moldan $$ MTZ011>013-071200- /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0011.201107T2300Z-201109T1900Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.201108T0100Z-201109T1500Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau- Including Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, and Big Sandy 137 PM MST Fri Nov 6 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 16 to 24 inches, with isolated amounts approaching 28 inches in the Highwood and Bears Paw Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Hill, Cascade and Chouteau. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 8 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will rapidly deteriorate Saturday evening due to increasing winds and falling snow. Snowfall rates from midnight Saturday through Sunday afternoon could approach 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. Northerly winds will increase significantly Saturday night and remain strong and gusty through Sunday night, which will lead to white-out conditions. Significant drifting of snow could make some roads impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 $$ MTZ014-052>054-071200- /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0011.201108T0100Z-201109T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.WS.W.0013.201108T0300Z-201109T1300Z/ Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-Broadwater-Meagher- Including Helena, Flesher Pass, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Montana City, Boulder, Boulder Hill, Elk Park Pass, Homestake Pass, Whitehall, Toston, Townsend, Winston, Martinsdale, Deep Creek Pass, and White Sulphur Springs 137 PM MST Fri Nov 6 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches, with 14 to 20 inches in the mountains and north facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Central and Southern Lewis and Clark, Jefferson, Broadwater and Meagher. * WHEN...From 8 PM Saturday to 6 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will rapidly deteriorate Saturday night due to increasing winds and falling snow. Snowfall rates from late Saturday evening through Sunday morning could approach 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. Significant drifting of snow could make some roads impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && Moldan $$ MTZ047-050-051-071200- /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0011.201107T2300Z-201109T1900Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.WS.W.0013.201108T0500Z-201109T1500Z/ Blaine-Judith Basin-Fergus- Including Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 137 PM MST Fri Nov 6 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 18 inches, with isolated amounts up to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Blaine, Judith Basin and Fergus. * WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 8 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will rapidly deteriorate Saturday night due to increasing winds and falling snow. Snowfall rates from midnight Saturday through Sunday afternoon could approach 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. Significant drifting of snow could make some roads impassable. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && Moldan $$ MTZ008-015-055-071200- /O.EXT.KTFX.WS.A.0011.201108T0300Z-201109T1200Z/ Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass 137 PM MST Fri Nov 6 2020 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches are possible in the valleys, with up to 18 inches possible in the mountains. * WHERE...Gallatin, Beaverhead and Madison. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates from Saturday night through Sunday morning could approach 1 inch per hour. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && Moldan $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
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545 WWUS45 KTFX 071021 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 321 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 .A major winter storm will spread heavy snow and blowing snow south and east over much of North Central, Central, and Southwest Montana late this afternoon through this evening. Conditions will rapidly deteriorate this evening and overnight due to increasing winds and falling snow. Snowfall rates from late this evening through Sunday morning could approach 1 to 2 inches per hour at times, mainly north of Interstate 90 to the Canadian border. Strong northerly winds tonight through Sunday over the plains will cause white-out conditions. Significant drifting of snow could also make some roads impassable. MTZ009-010-044>046-048-049-080000- /O.EXT.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.201107T2100Z-201109T1200Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-Liberty- Eastern Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Teton- Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Bynum, Choteau, Augusta, Fairfield, and Dutton 321 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 14 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central Montana. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to near zero at times. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could also cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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. && $$ MTZ011>013-080000- /O.EXT.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.201108T0300Z-201109T1500Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau- Including Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, and Big Sandy 321 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 14 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Chouteau, Hill and Cascade. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to near zero at times. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could also cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ047-050-051-080000- /O.EXT.KTFX.WS.W.0013.201108T0600Z-201109T1500Z/ Blaine-Judith Basin-Fergus- Including Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 321 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Judith Basin, Fergus and Blaine. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could also cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ014-052>054-080000- /O.EXT.KTFX.WS.W.0013.201108T0300Z-201109T1200Z/ Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-Broadwater-Meagher- Including Helena, Flesher Pass, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Montana City, Boulder, Boulder Hill, Elk Park Pass, Homestake Pass, Whitehall, Toston, Townsend, Winston, Martinsdale, Deep Creek Pass, and White Sulphur Springs 321 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Meagher, Jefferson, Broadwater and Central and Southern Lewis and Clark. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ008-015-055-080000- /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0011.201108T0300Z-201109T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0049.201108T0600Z-201109T1200Z/ Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass 321 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches in the valleys, with 8 to 14 inches possible in the mountains. * WHERE...Beaverhead, Madison and Gallatin. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could further reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
810 WWUS45 KTFX 072049 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 149 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 .A major winter storm will spread heavy snow and blowing snow south and east over much of North Central, Central, and Southwest Montana tonight through Sunday. Precipitation will begin as rain for portions of central and southwest Montana but change to snow from west to east this evening and overnight. Conditions will rapidly deteriorate this evening and overnight due to increasing winds and falling snow. Snowfall rates from late this evening through Sunday morning could approach 1 to 2 inches per hour at times, mainly north of Interstate 90 to the Canadian border. Strong northerly winds tonight through Sunday over the plains will cause white-out conditions. Significant drifting of snow could also make some roads impassable. MTZ047-050-051-080400- /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.W.0013.201108T0600Z-201109T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.201108T0600Z-201109T1500Z/ Blaine-Judith Basin-Fergus- Including Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 149 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * WHERE...Blaine, Judith Basin and Fergus. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could also cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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. && $$ MTZ009-010-044>046-048-049-080400- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.201107T2100Z-201109T1200Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-Liberty- Eastern Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Teton- Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Bynum, Choteau, Augusta, Fairfield, and Dutton 149 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central Montana. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to near zero at times. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could also cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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. && $$ MTZ011>013-080400- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.201108T0300Z-201109T1500Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau- Including Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, and Big Sandy 149 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Chouteau, Hill and Cascade. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to near zero at times. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could also cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ014-052>054-080400- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0013.201108T0300Z-201109T1200Z/ Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-Broadwater-Meagher- Including Helena, Flesher Pass, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Montana City, Boulder, Boulder Hill, Elk Park Pass, Homestake Pass, Whitehall, Toston, Townsend, Winston, Martinsdale, Deep Creek Pass, and White Sulphur Springs 149 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with 8 to 16 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Meagher, Jefferson, Broadwater and Central and Southern Lewis and Clark. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ008-015-055-080400- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0049.201108T0600Z-201109T1200Z/ Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass 149 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches in the valleys, with 6 to 10 inches possible in the mountains. * WHERE...Beaverhead, Madison and Gallatin. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could further reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
212 WWUS45 KTFX 080440 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 940 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 MTZ009-010-044>046-048-049-081200- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201109T1200Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-Liberty- Eastern Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Teton- Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Bynum, Choteau, Augusta, Fairfield, and Dutton 940 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 19 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central Montana. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be near zero at times. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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. && $$ MTZ047-050-051-081200- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.201108T0600Z-201109T1500Z/ Blaine-Judith Basin-Fergus- Including Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 940 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Judith Basin, Fergus and Blaine. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be near zero at times. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ011>013-081200- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201109T1500Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau- Including Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, and Big Sandy 940 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 12 to 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Chouteau, Hill and Cascade. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be near zero at times. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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. && $$ MTZ014-052>054-081200- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-201109T1200Z/ Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-Broadwater-Meagher- Including Helena, Flesher Pass, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Montana City, Boulder, Boulder Hill, Elk Park Pass, Homestake Pass, Whitehall, Toston, Townsend, Winston, Martinsdale, Deep Creek Pass, and White Sulphur Springs 940 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Meagher, Jefferson, Broadwater and Central and Southern Lewis and Clark. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ008-015-055-081200- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0049.201108T0600Z-201109T1200Z/ Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass 940 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Gallatin, Beaverhead and Madison. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
057 WWUS45 KTFX 080643 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1143 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 MTZ009-010-044>046-048-049-081200- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201109T1200Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-Liberty- Eastern Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Teton- Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Bynum, Choteau, Augusta, Fairfield, and Dutton 1143 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central Montana. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be near zero at times. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ011>013-047-050-051-081200- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201109T1500Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Blaine-Judith Basin-Fergus- Including Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 1143 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be near zero at times. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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. && $$ MTZ014-052>054-081200- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-201109T1200Z/ Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-Broadwater-Meagher- Including Helena, Flesher Pass, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Montana City, Boulder, Boulder Hill, Elk Park Pass, Homestake Pass, Whitehall, Toston, Townsend, Winston, Martinsdale, Deep Creek Pass, and White Sulphur Springs 1143 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Meagher, Jefferson, Broadwater and Central and Southern Lewis and Clark. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ008-015-055-081200- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-201109T1200Z/ Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass 1143 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Gallatin, Beaverhead and Madison. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
387 WWUS45 KTFX 081011 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 311 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 MTZ009-010-044>046-048-049-082300- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201109T1200Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-Liberty- Eastern Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Teton- Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Bynum, Choteau, Augusta, Fairfield, and Dutton 311 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central Montana. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be near zero at times. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ011>013-047-050-051-082300- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201109T1500Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Blaine-Judith Basin-Fergus- Including Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 311 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be near zero at times. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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. && $$ MTZ014-052>054-082300- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-201109T1200Z/ Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-Broadwater-Meagher- Including Helena, Flesher Pass, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Montana City, Boulder, Boulder Hill, Elk Park Pass, Homestake Pass, Whitehall, Toston, Townsend, Winston, Martinsdale, Deep Creek Pass, and White Sulphur Springs 311 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Meagher, Jefferson, Broadwater and Central and Southern Lewis and Clark. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Snowfall rates could approach 1 inch per hour. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ008-015-055-082300- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-201109T1200Z/ Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass 311 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Gallatin, Beaverhead and Madison. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
858 WWUS45 KTFX 082110 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 210 PM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 MTZ009-010-044>046-048-049-090400- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201109T1200Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-Liberty- Eastern Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Teton- Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Bynum, Choteau, Augusta, Fairfield, and Dutton 210 PM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central Montana. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be near zero at times through the rest of this afternoon. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and winds will gradually diminish late this evening and overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ011>013-047-050-051-090400- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201109T1500Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Blaine-Judith Basin-Fergus- Including Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 210 PM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches with highest amounts across Hill and Blaine counties. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be near zero at times through this evening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour are likely through the rest of this afternoon ion Hill and Blaine Counties. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and winds will gradually diminish late this evening and overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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. && $$ MTZ014-052>054-090400- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-201109T1200Z/ Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-Broadwater-Meagher- Including Helena, Flesher Pass, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Montana City, Boulder, Boulder Hill, Elk Park Pass, Homestake Pass, Whitehall, Toston, Townsend, Winston, Martinsdale, Deep Creek Pass, and White Sulphur Springs 210 PM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Meagher, Jefferson, Broadwater and Central and Southern Lewis and Clark. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Snowfall rates could approach 1 inch per hour. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and winds will gradually diminish this evening with snow ending in most areas late this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ008-015-055-090000- /O.EXT.KTFX.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-201109T0000Z/ Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass 210 PM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and areas blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting to 30 mph * WHERE...Gallatin, Beaverhead and Madison. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow has ended in most areas with snow showers continuing into early this evening over the mountains. Winds gusting up to 30 mph will continue to create areas of blowing and drifting snow in some areas before winds gradually diminish this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
025 WWUS45 KTFX 090217 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 717 PM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 MTZ014-091000- /O.CAN.KTFX.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-201109T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0050.201109T0217Z-201109T1000Z/ Central and Southern Lewis and Clark- Including Helena, Flesher Pass, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, and Rogers Pass 717 PM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of one to three inches. Wind gusts over 30 mph at times. * WHERE...Central and Southern Lewis and Clark. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and winds will gradually diminish through the rest of this evening, but roads remain snow-covered and very slick for much of the area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ052>054-090330- /O.CAN.KTFX.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-201109T1200Z/ Jefferson-Broadwater-Meagher- 717 PM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snowfall has ended or significantly diminished in these counties. Motorists should still be prepared to encounter slick roads and reduced visibility in localized areas of blowing snow. $$ MTZ009-010-044>046-048-049-091200- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201109T1200Z/ Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-Liberty- Eastern Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Teton- Including Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Bynum, Choteau, Augusta, Fairfield, and Dutton 717 PM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central Montana. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be near zero at times through the rest of this evening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and winds will gradually diminish overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ011>013-047-050-051-091500- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201109T1500Z/ Hill-Cascade-Chouteau-Blaine-Judith Basin-Fergus- Including Havre, Rocky Boy, Rudyard, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Benton, Carter, Big Sandy, Chinook, Harlem, Hays, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, Winifred, Lewistown Divide, and Grass Range 717 PM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibility will be near zero at times through this evening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour are possible through the rest of this evening in Hill and Blaine Counties. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and winds will gradually diminish late this evening and overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
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 Nov 6, 8:26 AM MST, 5 hours 11 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 6, 8:26 AM MST, 5 hours 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Great Falls MT 826 AM MST Fri Nov 6 2020 .SYNOPSIS... Periods of rain and mountain snow will continue over the Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent plains today and tonight, while the remainder of the area remains dry. Temperatures over the plains behind a cold front will remain below normal, but the southwest valleys will remain above normal. A strong winter storm will then change widespread rain on Saturday to all snow Saturday night, which will continue into Sunday night, as temperatures fall to around 20 degrees below normal. Strong northerly winds will also cause widespread blowing snow over the plains. Snow will move out on Monday, but cold temperatures will linger through the week. && .Morning Update... Morning update has been published, with only minor adjustments made to PoPs/QPF based upon latest radar images and Hi-Res model guidance. Otherwise the on-going forecast is handling the situation for today well and I do not anticipate any major surprises. Precipitation continues to fall over northwestern portions of the CWA this morning, and will continue to fall through most of the day. Webcam images from Glacier National Park shows snow falling at Logan Pass, with rain transitioning to snow at the lower valleys of St. Mary and Two Medicine. Also, rain has switched over to snow at East Glacier based upon MDT's webcam; however, roads remain primarily wet with snow accumulations at East Glacier, Two Medicine, and St. Mary being confined to the grassy/elevated surfaces. METRo models indicate that any snow falling up on the US Hwy 2 corridor across Glacier County today should for the most part melt off and lead to minimal impacts to transportation (outside of some reduced visibilities in periods of moderate snow); however, some slushy accumulations can't be ruled out over Marias Pass. No winter weather highlights are therefore planned for this reason up along the Rocky Mountain Front for today. - Moldan && .AVIATION... 505 AM MST Fri Nov 6 2020 (06/12Z TAF period) VFR conditions are expected for most of the area for most of the next 24 hours, but worsening conditions will move in from the north along the Rocky Mountain Front and over adjacent plains. Moderate low and mid level winds will weaken over far Southwest Montana (KWYS) through 18Z, for decreasing mountain wave turbulence and low level wind shear conditions there. Otherwise, a moist southwest flow aloft will keep mid level clouds over the northwest TFX terminals (KCTB KHVR KGTF) through around 18Z. However, northeast upslope winds will gradually lower ceilings to MVFR over the plains (KGTF, KHVR, KLWT through 00Z, causing mountain obscuration. Precipitation should mostly be focused over the Rocky Mountain Front and in the KCTB area through around 06Z, with ceilings lowering to IFR after 18Z. KHLN and areas south will likely remain VFR, but with lowering VFR ceilings at KHLN after 21Z. Coulston Refer to weather.gov/zlc for more detailed regional aviation weather and hazard information. && .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 505 AM MST Fri Nov 6 2020/ Today through Tonight...A moist southwest flow aloft ahead of the next Pacific weather system to impact the area will keep light rain and high mountain snow over the Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent plains today. The remainder of the area should just remain partly to mostly cloudy. A weak Canadian cold front has also moved south over the plains, which should keep light northerly winds over this area as temperatures cool back closer to normal. However, the colder air should stay out of Southwest Montana, allowing that area to stay about 10 degrees above normal. Saturday through Sunday Night...This will, by far, be the most active portion of the period weather-wise. The deep Pacific low pressure trough mentioned above will deepen over the Pacific Northwest and Great Basin, which will set up a southerly flow aloft that will bring significant Pacific moisture into Montana. Surface low pressure will also deepen over the Idaho/Wyoming border area and move northeast toward the Dakotas during this time, which will drag an even stronger Canadian cold front south over Western and Central Montana. This will result in rain and snow spreading southeast over the area during the day on Saturday, but it will all change over to snow Saturday night and continue through much of Sunday night, as highs fall into the teens and 20s and lows fall into the single digits above and below zero. The heaviest snow will fall over North Central and Central Montana due to more favored upslope- enhanced snowfall. Although gusty northerly winds will spread south across much of the area behind the front and cause areas of blowing snow, a strong low- level wind jet max of 35 to 45 mph will move south along the Rocky Mountain Front, possibly creating whiteout conditions there at times. There is also a possibility that areas that experience heavier snow bands, as well as enhanced upslope on north-facing slopes, could have snow rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. Overall, there is a very good chance that much of the plains will get 10+ inches of snow during this time, while the southwest valleys will mostly receive 5 to 10 inches. Will therefore continue the Winter Storm Watch as is. Snow and blowing snow will decrease late Sunday night as this system exits the area. Monday through next Friday...A brief period of upper level ridging will keep the area dry with a chance of breezy westerly downslope winds on the plains Monday through Tuesday, which should help daytime temperatures get above freezing on Tuesday. A more progressive westerly flow aloft will then move weak disturbances with mainly mountain precipitation over the area through the end of the week, as temperatures vary between 10 and 15 degrees below normal. Coulston && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... GTF 50 34 47 16 / 20 10 50 100 CTB 42 31 39 14 / 100 70 80 90 HLN 54 34 51 19 / 0 10 50 100 BZN 62 33 59 19 / 0 0 30 100 WYS 57 30 54 22 / 0 0 40 90 DLN 62 34 59 19 / 0 0 40 90 HVR 54 36 48 17 / 40 20 40 100 LWT 54 34 53 18 / 0 0 20 100 && .TFX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Small Stream Advisory for Western Glacier County until Friday evening. Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through late Sunday night Beaverhead...Broadwater...Central and Southern Lewis and Clark...Gallatin...Jefferson...Madison...Meagher. Winter Storm Watch from Saturday afternoon through Monday morning Blaine...Cascade...Chouteau...Eastern Glacier...Eastern Pondera...Eastern Teton...Fergus...Hill...Judith Basin... Liberty...Toole. Winter Storm Watch from Saturday morning through late Sunday night Northern Rocky Mountain Front...Southern Rocky Mountain Front. && 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 10:20 PM MST | Areal Flood Advisory | TFX | Glacier | 26 hr |
| Nov 6, 1:37 PM MST | Blizzard Warning | TFX | 66 hr |
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