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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Great Falls, MT

January 18, 2021

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this winter storm warning at Jan 18, 2021, 5:23 AM MST. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 18, 2021, 5:23 AM MST (12:23 UTC)
Expired
Jan 18, 2021, 9:00 PM MST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

The text

As transmitted.

729 
WWUS45 KTFX 181223
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
523 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

MTZ012-054-190400-
/O.UPG.KTFX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210119T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.W.0001.210118T1223Z-210119T0400Z/
Cascade-Meagher-
Including Kings Hill Pass, Deep Creek Pass, 
and White Sulphur Springs
523 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING
ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring above 4000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 4000 feet, with 6 to 10
  inches above 6000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Cascade and Meagher.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially on United
  States Highway 89 from Sluice Boxes State Park to White Sulphur
  Springs. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates in the Little Belt mountains
  could approach 2 to 3 inches per hour for several hours this
  morning.

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

$$

MTZ055-181900-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210118T1900Z/
Gallatin-
Including West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, 
and Targhee Pass
523 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3
  inches at lower elevations, and 4 to 8 inches in the mountains.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Gallatin.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact
  the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

Moldan

$$

MTZ050-051-190400-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210119T0400Z/
Judith Basin-Fergus-
Including Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, 
and Lewistown Divide
523 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to 4
  inches above 4000 feet, with 4 to 8 inches above 6000 feet.
  Isolated higher amounts are possible in the Snowy and Highwood 
  Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph at times.

* WHERE...Judith Basin and Fergus.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. Tree or branch damage is
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

Moldan

$$

http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
2 follow-up statements
322 
WWUS45 KTFX 181847
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1147 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

MTZ055-182000-
/O.EXP.KTFX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210118T1900Z/
Gallatin-
Including West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, 
and Targhee Pass
1147 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MST TODAY...

Areas of light snow will continue to diminish through the rest of
this afternoon with little or no additional accumulation expected. 

$$

MTZ012-054-190400-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210119T0400Z/
Cascade-Meagher-
Including Kings Hill Pass, Deep Creek Pass, 
and White Sulphur Springs
1147 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow occurring above 4000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulation up to 1 inch on the plains and up to 3 inches in
  the mountains.

* WHERE...Cascade and Meagher.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially on United 
  States Highway 89 from Sluice Boxes State Park to White Sulphur 
  Springs. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will diminish to snow showers or
  flurries at lower elevations this afternoon with light snow
  continuing into this evening over the mountains.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ050-051-190400-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210119T0400Z/
Judith Basin-Fergus-
Including Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, 
and Lewistown Divide
1147 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Areas of snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to 1 inch with up to 3 inches in the mountains. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Judith Basin and Fergus.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will diminish to snow showers or
  flurries at lower elevations this afternoon with light snow
  continuing into this evening over the mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&


$$

http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
022 
WWUS45 KTFX 190336
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
836 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

MTZ012-054-190445-
/O.EXP.KTFX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210119T0400Z/
Cascade-Meagher-
Including Kings Hill Pass, Deep Creek Pass, 
and White Sulphur Springs
836 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MST THIS EVENING
ABOVE 4000 FEET...

Any light snow still falling will continue to diminish through the
overnight hours. 

$$

MTZ050-051-190445-
/O.EXP.KTFX.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210119T0400Z/
Judith Basin-Fergus-
Including Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Lewistown, 
and Lewistown Divide
836 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MST THIS EVENING
ABOVE 4000 FEET...

Any light snow still falling will continue to diminish through the
overnight hours.

$$

http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 17, 9:48 PM MSTSpecial Weather StatementTFXJudith Basin117 min
Jan 18, 1:23 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchTFX26 hr
Jan 18, 1:23 AM MSTHigh Wind WarningTFX55 hr
Jan 18, 2:12 AM MSTSpecial Weather StatementTFXJudith Basin2 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.