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Winter Storm Warning 7, NWS Great Falls, MT

December 13, 2021

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this winter storm warning at Dec 13, 2021, 1:58 PM MST. It was in force for 39 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 13, 2021, 1:58 PM MST (20:58 UTC)
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 5:00 AM MST
In force
39 hr
Issued by
NWS Great Falls, MT

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856 
WWUS45 KTFX 132058
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
158 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

MTZ008-015-055-141200-
/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.W.0007.211213T2058Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin-
Including the following locations: Twin Bridges, West
Yellowstone, Virginia City, Targhee Pass, Raynolds Pass, Dillon,
City of Bozeman, Bozeman Apt, Monida Pass, Wisdom, Norris Hill,
Wise River, Big Hole Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Ennis, and Bozeman
Pass
158 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY FOR 
ELEVATIONS ABOVE 6500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY 
FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 6500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning for Elevations Above 6500 
  feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 12 
  inches, with isolated amounts approaching 20 inches. For the 
  Winter Weather Advisory for Elevations Below 6500 feet, snow. 
  Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches.

* WHERE...Beaverhead, Gallatin and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. 
  Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

Moldan
9 follow-up statements
898 
WWUS45 KTFX 132122
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
222 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

MTZ008-015-055-141500-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin-
Including the following locations: Twin Bridges, West
Yellowstone, Virginia City, Targhee Pass, Raynolds Pass, Dillon,
City of Bozeman, Bozeman Apt, Monida Pass, Wisdom, Norris Hill,
Wise River, Big Hole Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Ennis, and Bozeman
Pass
222 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY 
FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 6500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 6500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning for Elevations Above 6500 
  feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 12 
  inches, with isolated amounts approaching 20 inches. For the 
  Winter Weather Advisory for Elevations Below 6500 feet, snow. 
  Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches.

* WHERE...Beaverhead, Gallatin and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. 
  Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ009-048-141500-
/O.EXB.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.211214T0000Z-211214T1800Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Choteau,
Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, and Augusta
222 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 1 inch 
  over the plains, with 2 to 5 inches over mountain passes. Higher 
  amounts expected above pass levels.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning 
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ014-052-141500-
/O.EXB.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.211214T0000Z-211215T0000Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-
Including the following locations: Boulder, Lincoln, Boulder
Hill, Montana City, Whitehall, Elk Park Pass, MacDonald Pass,
Rogers Pass, and Flesher Pass
222 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Central and Southern Lewis and Clark 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning 
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ012-050-051-053-054-141500-
/O.EXB.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.211214T1800Z-211215T1200Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Fergus-Broadwater-Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Stanford, Toston, Winston, Martinsdale, Winifred, Cascade, Grass
Range, Lewistown Divide, Great Falls, White Sulphur Springs,
Lewistown, Hobson, Kings Hill Pass, Townsend, and Belt
222 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Cascade, Fergus, Judith Basin, Meagher and Broadwater 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

Moldan
937 
WWUS45 KTFX 140901
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
201 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

MTZ008-015-055-150015-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin-
Including the following locations: Twin Bridges, West
Yellowstone, Virginia City, Bozeman Pass, Raynolds Pass, Dillon,
Big Hole Pass, Bozeman Apt, Chief Joseph Pass, Wisdom, Norris
Hill, Wise River, Monida Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Ennis, Targhee
Pass, and City of Bozeman
201 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY 
FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 6500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 6500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning for elevations above 6500 
  feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 
  inches, with isolated amounts approaching 15 inches. For the 
  Winter Weather Advisory for Elevations below 6500 feet, snow. 
  Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Elevations above 6500 feet in Beaverhead, Gallatin and 
  Madison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. 
  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 can 
be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ009-048-141800-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211214T1800Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Choteau,
Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, and Augusta
201 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 1 inch 
  over the plains, with 2 to 5 inches over mountain passes. Higher 
  amounts expected above pass levels.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ014-052-150000-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T0000Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-
Including the following locations: Boulder, Lincoln, Boulder
Hill, Montana City, Whitehall, Elk Park Pass, MacDonald Pass,
Rogers Pass, and Flesher Pass
201 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Central and Southern Lewis and Clark 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ012-050-051-053-054-150015-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.211214T1800Z-211215T1200Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Fergus-Broadwater-Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Stanford, Toston, Winston, Martinsdale, Winifred, Cascade, Grass
Range, Lewistown Divide, Great Falls, White Sulphur Springs,
Lewistown, Hobson, Kings Hill Pass, Townsend, and Belt
201 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING 
TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Cascade, Fergus, Judith Basin, Meagher and Broadwater 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

CC
399 
WWUS45 KTFX 141334
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
634 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

MTZ008-015-055-142200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin-
Including the following locations: Twin Bridges, West
Yellowstone, Virginia City, Targhee Pass, Raynolds Pass, Dillon,
Big Hole Pass, Bozeman Apt, Chief Joseph Pass, Wisdom, Norris
Hill, Wise River, Monida Pass, City of Bozeman, Battle Ridge
Pass, Ennis, and Bozeman Pass
634 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 6500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 6500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning for elevations above 6500 
  feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather 
  Advisory for elevations below 6500 feet, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Beaverhead, Gallatin and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ009-048-141800-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211214T1800Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Choteau,
Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, and Augusta
634 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 1 inch 
  over the plains, with 2 to 5 inches over mountain passes. Higher 
  amounts expected above pass levels.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ014-052-142200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T0000Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-
Including the following locations: Boulder, Lincoln, Boulder
Hill, Montana City, Whitehall, Elk Park Pass, MacDonald Pass,
Rogers Pass, and Flesher Pass
634 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Central and Southern Lewis and Clark 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ012-050-051-053-054-142200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.211214T1800Z-211215T1200Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Fergus-Broadwater-Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Stanford, Toston, Winston, Martinsdale, Winifred, Cascade, Grass
Range, Lewistown Divide, Great Falls, White Sulphur Springs,
Lewistown, Hobson, Kings Hill Pass, Townsend, and Belt
634 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT
FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Cascade, Fergus, Judith Basin, Meagher and Broadwater 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

Brusda
967 
WWUS45 KTFX 141725
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1025 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

MTZ008-015-055-150000-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin-
Including the following locations: Twin Bridges, West
Yellowstone, Virginia City, Targhee Pass, Raynolds Pass, Dillon,
Big Hole Pass, Bozeman Apt, Chief Joseph Pass, Wisdom, Norris
Hill, Wise River, Monida Pass, City of Bozeman, Battle Ridge
Pass, Ennis, and Bozeman Pass
1025 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 6500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 6500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning for elevations above 6500 
  feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather 
  Advisory for elevations below 6500 feet, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Beaverhead, Gallatin and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

$$

MTZ009-048-150000-
/O.EXT.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Choteau,
Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, and Augusta
1025 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT
UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous.

$$

MTZ014-052-150000-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T0000Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-
Including the following locations: Boulder, Lincoln, Boulder
Hill, Montana City, Whitehall, Elk Park Pass, MacDonald Pass,
Rogers Pass, and Flesher Pass
1025 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Central and Southern Lewis and Clark 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous.

$$

MTZ012-050-051-053-054-150000-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.211214T1800Z-211215T1200Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Fergus-Broadwater-Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Stanford, Toston, Winston, Martinsdale, Winifred, Cascade, Grass
Range, Lewistown Divide, Great Falls, White Sulphur Springs,
Lewistown, Hobson, Kings Hill Pass, Townsend, and Belt
1025 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Cascade, Fergus, Judith Basin, Meagher and Broadwater 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous.

$$

Brusda
057 
WWUS45 KTFX 142115
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
215 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

MTZ008-015-055-151200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin-
Including the following locations: Twin Bridges, West
Yellowstone, Virginia City, Targhee Pass, Raynolds Pass, Dillon,
Big Hole Pass, Bozeman Apt, Chief Joseph Pass, Wisdom, Norris
Hill, Wise River, Monida Pass, City of Bozeman, Battle Ridge
Pass, Ennis, and Bozeman Pass
215 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY 
FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 6500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 6500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning for elevations above 6500 
  feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 inches, 
  with winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather 
  Advisory for elevations below 6500 feet, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations up to 4 inches, with winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Beaverhead, Gallatin and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

$$

MTZ009-048-150000-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Choteau,
Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, and Augusta
215 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous.

$$

MTZ012-050-051-053-054-151200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Fergus-Broadwater-Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Stanford, Toston, Winston, Martinsdale, Winifred, Cascade, Grass
Range, Lewistown Divide, Great Falls, White Sulphur Springs,
Lewistown, Hobson, Kings Hill Pass, Townsend, and Belt
215 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Cascade, Fergus, Judith Basin, Meagher and Broadwater 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas that remain above freezing this 
  afternoon will quickly cool as a sharp cold front pushes through. 
  Roads may still be warm enough to melt snow at the onset of 
  precipitation, which could result in icy roads when they cool 
  below freezing.

$$

MTZ014-052-150000-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T0000Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-
Including the following locations: Boulder, Lincoln, Boulder
Hill, Montana City, Whitehall, Elk Park Pass, MacDonald Pass,
Rogers Pass, and Flesher Pass
215 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Central and Southern Lewis and Clark 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rapidly falling temperatures this afternoon 
  and evening will cause wet roadways to quickly freeze.

$$

Ludwig
538 
WWUS45 KTFX 142349
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
449 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

MTZ009-048-150100-
/O.EXP.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T0000Z/
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Bynum, Choteau,
Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, and Augusta
449 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

The main area of snow is exiting the Northern Rocky Mountain Front 
area, so the threat has ended.

$$

MTZ008-015-055-150600-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin-
Including the following locations: Twin Bridges, West
Yellowstone, Virginia City, Targhee Pass, Raynolds Pass, Dillon,
Big Hole Pass, Bozeman Apt, Chief Joseph Pass, Wisdom, Norris
Hill, Wise River, Monida Pass, City of Bozeman, Battle Ridge
Pass, Ennis, and Bozeman Pass
449 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY 
FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 6500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 6500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning for elevations above 6500 
  feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 inches, 
  with winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather 
  Advisory for elevations below 6500 feet, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations up to 4 inches, with winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Beaverhead, Gallatin and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

$$

MTZ014-052-150600-
/O.EXT.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-
Including the following locations: Boulder, Lincoln, Boulder
Hill, Montana City, Whitehall, Elk Park Pass, MacDonald Pass,
Rogers Pass, and Flesher Pass
449 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches in the 
  valleys, and up to 4 inches in the mountains.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Central and Southern Lewis and Clark 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous due to rapidly falling 
  temperatures with initially wet roads. Snow accumulating on these 
  icy roads will make these hazards difficult to see.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ012-050-051-053-054-150600-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Fergus-Broadwater-Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Stanford, Toston, Winston, Martinsdale, Winifred, Cascade, Grass
Range, Lewistown Divide, Great Falls, White Sulphur Springs,
Lewistown, Hobson, Kings Hill Pass, Townsend, and Belt
449 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches at 
  lower elevations, and up to 4 inches in the mountains.

* WHERE...Cascade, Fergus, Judith Basin, Meagher and Broadwater 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous due to rapidly falling 
  temperatures with initially wet roads. Snow accumulating on these 
  icy roads will make the hazards difficult to see.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

SC
626 
WWUS45 KTFX 150156
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
656 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

MTZ008-015-055-150600-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin-
Including the following locations: Twin Bridges, West
Yellowstone, Virginia City, Targhee Pass, Raynolds Pass, Dillon,
Big Hole Pass, Bozeman Apt, Chief Joseph Pass, Wisdom, Norris
Hill, Wise River, Monida Pass, City of Bozeman, Battle Ridge
Pass, Ennis, and Bozeman Pass
656 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY 
FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 6500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 6500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning for elevations above 6500 
  feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 inches, 
  with winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather 
  Advisory for elevations below 6500 feet, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations up to 4 inches, with winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Beaverhead, Gallatin and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

$$

MTZ011-013-045-047-150600-
/O.EXA.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Hill-Chouteau-Liberty-Blaine-
Including the following locations: Hays, Carter, Rudyard, Rocky
Boy, Whitlash, Havre, Chester, Fort Benton, Chinook, Harlem, and
Big Sandy
656 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of mostly 1 to 2 
  inches, but up to 4 inches possible in the Bears Paw Mountains.

* WHERE...Blaine, Chouteau, Hill and Liberty Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous due to rapidly falling 
  temperatures with initially wet roads. Snow accumulating on these 
  icy roads will make the hazards difficult to see.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ012-050-051-053-054-150600-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Fergus-Broadwater-Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Stanford, Toston, Winston, Martinsdale, Winifred, Cascade, Grass
Range, Lewistown Divide, Great Falls, White Sulphur Springs,
Lewistown, Hobson, Kings Hill Pass, Townsend, and Belt
656 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches at 
  lower elevations, and up to 4 inches in the mountains.

* WHERE...Cascade, Fergus, Judith Basin, Meagher and Broadwater 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous due to rapidly falling 
  temperatures with initially wet roads. Snow accumulating on these 
  icy roads will make the hazards difficult to see.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ014-052-150600-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-
Including the following locations: Boulder, Lincoln, Boulder
Hill, Montana City, Whitehall, Elk Park Pass, MacDonald Pass,
Rogers Pass, and Flesher Pass
656 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches in the 
  valleys, and up to 4 inches in the mountains.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Central and Southern Lewis and Clark 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous due to rapidly falling 
  temperatures with initially wet roads. Snow accumulating on these 
  icy roads will make these hazards difficult to see.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

SC
682 
WWUS45 KTFX 150559
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1059 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

MTZ014-052-150700-
/O.EXP.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T0600Z/
Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Jefferson-
Including the following locations: Boulder, Lincoln, Boulder
Hill, Montana City, Whitehall, Elk Park Pass, MacDonald Pass,
Rogers Pass, and Flesher Pass
1059 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

The advisory will be allowed to expire, but continue to use caution 
as roads may still be slippery.

$$

MTZ008-015-055-151200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin-
Including the following locations: Twin Bridges, West
Yellowstone, Virginia City, Targhee Pass, Raynolds Pass, Dillon,
Big Hole Pass, Bozeman Apt, Chief Joseph Pass, Wisdom, Norris
Hill, Wise River, Monida Pass, City of Bozeman, Battle Ridge
Pass, Ennis, and Bozeman Pass
1059 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY 
FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 6500 FEET...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 6500 FEET...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning for elevations above 6500 
  feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 inches, 
  with winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Weather 
  Advisory for elevations below 6500 feet, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations up to 4 inches, with winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Beaverhead, Gallatin and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. 
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

$$

MTZ011-013-045-047-151200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Hill-Chouteau-Liberty-Blaine-
Including the following locations: Hays, Carter, Rudyard, Rocky
Boy, Whitlash, Havre, Chester, Fort Benton, Chinook, Harlem, and
Big Sandy
1059 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of mostly 1 to 2 
  inches, but up to 4 inches possible in the Bears Paw Mountains.

* WHERE...Blaine, Chouteau, Hill and Liberty Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous due to rapidly falling 
  temperatures with initially wet roads. Snow accumulating on these 
  icy roads will make the hazards difficult to see.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ012-050-051-053-054-151200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Fergus-Broadwater-Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Stanford, Toston, Winston, Martinsdale, Winifred, Cascade, Grass
Range, Lewistown Divide, Great Falls, White Sulphur Springs,
Lewistown, Hobson, Kings Hill Pass, Townsend, and Belt
1059 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches at 
  lower elevations, and up to 4 inches in the mountains.

* WHERE...Cascade, Fergus, Judith Basin, Meagher and Broadwater 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely become slick and hazardous due to rapidly falling 
  temperatures with initially wet roads. Snow accumulating on these 
  icy roads will make the hazards difficult to see.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas that remain above freezing this 
  afternoon will quickly cool as a sharp cold front pushes through. 
  Roads may still be warm enough to melt snow at the onset of 
  precipitation, which could result in icy roads when they cool 
  below freezing.

$$

RG
152 
WWUS45 KTFX 151142
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
442 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

MTZ008-015-055-151600-
/O.EXP.KTFX.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1600Z/
Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin-
Including the following locations: Twin Bridges, West
Yellowstone, Virginia City, Targhee Pass, Raynolds Pass, Dillon,
Big Hole Pass, Bozeman Apt, Chief Joseph Pass, Wisdom, Norris
Hill, Wise River, Monida Pass, City of Bozeman, Battle Ridge
Pass, Ennis, and Bozeman Pass
442 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS 
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow is occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 
  inches possible.

* WHERE...Beaverhead, Gallatin and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely be slippery and hazardous. Travel could be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report

&&

$$

MTZ011-045-047-151245-
/O.EXP.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Hill-Liberty-Blaine-
442 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

Snow is now diminishing and ending, continue to use caution if 
traveling as roads may still be slippery.

$$

MTZ012-050-051-053-054-151600-
/O.EXT.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1600Z/
Cascade-Judith Basin-Fergus-Broadwater-Meagher-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Raynesford,
Stanford, Toston, Winston, Martinsdale, Winifred, Cascade, Grass
Range, Lewistown Divide, Great Falls, White Sulphur Springs,
Lewistown, Hobson, Kings Hill Pass, Townsend, and Belt
442 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches possible.

* WHERE...Cascade, Fergus, Judith Basin, Meagher and Broadwater 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely be slippery and hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ013-151600-
/O.EXT.KTFX.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-211215T1600Z/
Chouteau-
Including the following locations: Fort Benton, Big Sandy, and
Carter
442 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch possible.

* WHERE...Chouteau County.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 
  likely be slippery and hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road 
Report website.

&&

$$

RG

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