Alert archive / Montana / Blizzard Warnings in 2022
Blizzard Warning 5, NWS Great Falls, MT
NWS Great Falls, MT issued this blizzard warning at Dec 23, 2022, 2:41 PM MST for 5 counties in Montana. It took effect at Dec 23, 2022, 7:09 PM MST. It was in force for 27 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 23, 2022, 2:41 PM MST (21:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 23, 2022, 7:09 PM MST
- Expired
- Dec 24, 2022, 9:55 PM MST
- In force
- 27 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Great Falls, MT
Counties Glacier County, MT, Lewis and Clark County, MT, Pondera County, MT, Teton County, MT, Toole County, MT
The radar
The Great Falls radar (KTFX), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 8:26 PM MST | BLIZZARD | Browning, MT | BLACKFEET NATION ISSUED STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS. ALL BIA ROADS HAVE BEEN CLOSED. SHELTERS OPENED FOR STRANDED TRAVELERS. SEVERAL VEHICLE ACCIDENTS. |
| Dec 24, 8:16 AM MST | BLIZZARD | 3 Nw Pendroy, MT | SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS ON US 89 TO ROUTE 219 INTERCHANGE NEAR PENDROY, DUE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY AND BLOWING SNOW. ROUTE 219 CLOSED THROUGH THE WEEKEND DUE TO SEVERE SNOW DRIFTS. |
| Dec 24, 8:58 AM MST | BLIZZARD | 3 Ne Kiowa, MT | SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH POOR VISIBILITY AND BLOWING SNOW ON ROUTE 89 NEAR KIOWA ROADWAY JUNCTION. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Great_falls, MT (KTFX), launched 12:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 147 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1726 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 75 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 261 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 454 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
393 WWUS45 KTFX 232141 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 241 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 MTZ303-241245- /O.EXP.KTFX.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-221223T2200Z/ /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0015.221224T1900Z-221225T1900Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.221224T1300Z-221225T1900Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.221223T2200Z-221224T1800Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Santa Rita, Cut Bank, and Ethridge 241 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO NOON MST SUNDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Blizzard Warning, ground blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 11 AM MST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ302-308-241245- /O.EXP.KTFX.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-221223T2200Z/ /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0015.221224T1900Z-221225T1900Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.221224T1300Z-221225T1900Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.221223T2200Z-221224T1800Z/ Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Bynum, Heart Butte, Pendroy, Browning, Choteau, and Dupuyer 241 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO NOON MST SUNDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Blizzard Warning, ground blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 11 AM MST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ301-307-241245- /O.EXP.KTFX.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-221223T2200Z/ /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0015.221224T1900Z-221225T1900Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.221224T1300Z-221225T1900Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Saint Mary, Babb, Kiowa, Logan Pass, East Glacier Park, and Rogers Pass 241 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO NOON MST SUNDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Ground blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ312-241245- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ /O.EXP.KTFX.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-221223T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.221224T0700Z-221225T0400Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.221223T2200Z-221224T1800Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft- Including the following locations: Great Falls 241 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM MST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR TODAY IS CANCELLED... ...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, wet snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 11 AM MST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from Midnight tonight to 9 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ316-241245- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ /O.EXP.KTFX.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-221223T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.221224T0700Z-221225T0400Z/ Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Wolf Creek, Craig, and Canyon Creek 241 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM MST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains. * WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 9 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. 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. && $$ MTZ309-241245- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ /O.EXP.KTFX.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-221223T2200Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.221223T2200Z-221224T1800Z/ Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton- Including the following locations: Brady, Conrad, and Ledger 241 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ313-241245- /O.EXP.KTFX.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-221223T2200Z/ /O.EXT.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.221223T2200Z-221224T1800Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Stanford, Hobson, Moccasin, Windham, Raynesford, Geyser, and Benchland 241 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until Midnight MST Saturday Night. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 11 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ304>306-310-311-314-318-241245- /O.EXP.KTFX.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-221223T2200Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.221223T2200Z-221224T1800Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County- Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft-Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Chester, Devon, Havre, Harlem, Floweree, Hilger, Galata, Lewistown, Fort Belknap, Zurich, Chinook, Shelby, Carter, Joplin, Fort Benton, Rocky Boy, Hogeland, Whitlash, and Lothair 241 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 11 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ317-241245- /O.EXP.KTFX.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-221223T2200Z/ /O.EXT.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Including the following locations: Neihart, Monarch, and Kings Hill Pass 241 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT... ...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. 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. && $$ MTZ315-241245- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ /O.EXP.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221223T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.221224T1300Z-221225T0700Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass- Including the following locations: Marysville, Lincoln, Flesher Pass, and MacDonald Pass 241 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to Midnight MST Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ319-322>324-232245- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ /O.EXP.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221223T2200Z/ Helena Valley-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area- Missouri Headwaters- Including the following locations: Elk Park Pass, Toston, Pony, Whitehall, Townsend, Montana City, Wickes, Homestake Pass, Winston, Clancy, Helena, Harrison, Willow Creek, Corbin, Boulder, and Three Forks 241 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... Temperatures are warming up above Wind Chill Advisory criteria, and snow is tapering off. A few areas of blowing snow may still cause areas of reduced visibility. $$ MTZ328-232245- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft- Including the following locations: Bannack, Glen, Dillon, and Waterloo 241 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow and blowing snow are coming to an end this afternoon. A few areas of blowing snow may linger and cause brief reductions in visibility. $$ MTZ320-321-240300- /O.EXP.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221223T2200Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys- Including the following locations: Martinsdale, Battle Ridge Pass, Ringling, Bozeman Pass, White Sulphur Springs, Trident, Maudlow, Checkerboard, and Deep Creek Pass 241 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Meagher County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of 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. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ MTZ325-326-330-240300- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ Madison River Valley-Gallatin Valley-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains- Including the following locations: Gallatin Gateway, Bozeman, Big Sky, Ennis, Raynolds Pass, Jeffers, Targhee Pass, Cameron, West Yellowstone, Norris, and McAllister 241 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin Valley, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains and Madison River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ Ludwig
8 follow-up statements
205 WWUS45 KTFX 240055 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 555 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 MTZ302-308-241600- /O.CAN.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T1300Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.221224T1300Z-221225T1900Z/ Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Bynum, Pendroy, Heart Butte, Browning, Choteau, and Dupuyer 555 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO NOON MST SUNDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, patchy blowing snow, with wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Blizzard Warning, ground blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ303-241600- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.221224T1300Z-221225T1900Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Cut Bank, Santa Rita, and Ethridge 555 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO NOON MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one half inch. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Blizzard Warning, ground blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 11 AM MST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ301-307-241600- /O.EXB.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T1300Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.221224T1300Z-221225T1900Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Saint Mary, Kiowa, Logan Pass, Marias Pass, East Glacier Park, Babb, and Rogers Pass 555 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO NOON MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ304>306-310-311-314-318-241600- /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County- Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft-Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Floweree, Chester, Fort Benton, Joplin, Galata, Devon, Whitlash, Zurich, Harlem, Fort Belknap, Carter, Rocky Boy, Chinook, Hilger, Havre, Hogeland, Lothair, Lewistown, and Shelby 555 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one half inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 11 AM MST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ312-241600- /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.221224T0700Z-221225T0400Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft- Including the following locations: Great Falls 555 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, wet snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 11 AM MST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from Midnight tonight to 9 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ313-241600- /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Stanford, Moccasin, Windham, Hobson, Raynesford, Geyser, and Benchland 555 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 11 AM MST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until Midnight MST Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ317-241600- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Including the following locations: Kings Hill Pass, Monarch, and Neihart 555 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. 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. && $$ MTZ320-321-325-326-330-240300- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys- Madison River Valley-Gallatin Valley-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains- Including the following locations: Big Sky, Cameron, Norris, Gallatin Gateway, Ringling, Bozeman Pass, Deep Creek Pass, Raynolds Pass, Martinsdale, Ennis, McAllister, West Yellowstone, Targhee Pass, Maudlow, Jeffers, White Sulphur Springs, Bozeman, Trident, Battle Ridge Pass, and Checkerboard 555 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one half inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, Gallatin Valley, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains and Madison River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ316-241600- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.221224T0700Z-221225T0400Z/ Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Craig, Wolf Creek, and Canyon Creek 555 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains. * WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 9 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. 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. && $$ MTZ315-241600- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.221224T1300Z-221225T0700Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass- Including the following locations: Marysville, MacDonald Pass, Lincoln, and Flesher Pass 555 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to Midnight MST Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ309-241600- /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton- Including the following locations: Conrad, Ledger, and Brady 555 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AM
368 WWUS45 KTFX 240209 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 709 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 MTZ303-241200- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.221224T1300Z-221225T1900Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Ethridge, Cut Bank, and Santa Rita 709 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO NOON MST SUNDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 11 AM MST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ301-302-241200- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T1300Z/ /O.EXT.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.221224T0209Z-221225T1900Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains- Including the following locations: East Glacier Park, Logan Pass, Dupuyer, Babb, Marias Pass, Saint Mary, Heart Butte, Browning, and Kiowa 709 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier National Park and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...Until Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ304>306-310-311-314-318-241200- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County- Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft-Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Rocky Boy, Devon, Shelby, Whitlash, Galata, Floweree, Joplin, Chester, Fort Belknap, Carter, Fort Benton, Hogeland, Zurich, Harlem, Havre, Chinook, Hilger, Lewistown, and Lothair 709 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ320-321-325-326-330-240315- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T0300Z/ Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys- Madison River Valley-Gallatin Valley-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains- Including the following locations: Bozeman Pass, Checkerboard, Cameron, Targhee Pass, Deep Creek Pass, Trident, Battle Ridge Pass, McAllister, White Sulphur Springs, Maudlow, Norris, Raynolds Pass, Bozeman, Jeffers, Ringling, Gallatin Gateway, Ennis, Big Sky, Martinsdale, and West Yellowstone 709 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ MTZ307-308-241200- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.221224T1300Z-221225T1900Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T1300Z/ Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Choteau, Rogers Pass, Pendroy, and Bynum 709 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO NOON MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM MST Saturday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ312-241200- /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.221224T0700Z-221225T0400Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft- Including the following locations: Great Falls 709 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 11 AM MST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from Midnight tonight to 9 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. && $$ MTZ313-241200- /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Benchland, Windham, Raynesford, Stanford, Moccasin, Hobson, and Geyser 709 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 11 AM MST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until Midnight MST Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ317-241200- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Including the following locations: Neihart, Monarch, and Kings Hill Pass 709 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ316-241200- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.221224T0700Z-221225T0400Z/ Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Wolf Creek, Craig, and Canyon Creek 709 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains. * WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 9 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ315-241200- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.221224T1300Z-221225T0700Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass- Including the following locations: Lincoln, Marysville, MacDonald Pass, and Flesher Pass 709 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to Midnight MST Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. && $$ MTZ309-241200- /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton- Including the following locations: Ledger, Conrad, and Brady 709 PM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AM
359 WWUS45 KTFX 240916 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 216 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 MTZ303-250030- /O.CAN.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.221224T0916Z-221225T1900Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Cut Bank, Santa Rita, and Ethridge 216 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Ground blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...Until Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to complete lane blockages. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ307-308-250030- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221224T1300Z/ /O.EXT.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.221224T0916Z-221225T1900Z/ Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Pendroy, Rogers Pass, Choteau, and Bynum 216 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph, with localized gusts up to 90 mph possible in wind prone locations along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...Until Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to complete lane blockages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ312-250030- /O.CAN.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft- Including the following locations: Great Falls 216 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to partial lane blockages. 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. && $$ MTZ313-250030- /O.CAN.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Geyser, Benchland, Hobson, Windham, Moccasin, Raynesford, and Stanford 216 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to partial lane blockages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ317-241030- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Including the following locations: Neihart, Monarch, and Kings Hill Pass 216 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The Winter Weather Advisory for the Little Belt and Highwood Mountains has been cancelled as the most impactful snow has come to end. Travelers are urged to exercise caution as roads will remain slippery and snow covered. $$ MTZ304-309-310-241030- /O.CAN.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton- Western and Central Chouteau County- Including the following locations: Chester, Ledger, Fort Benton, Conrad, Lothair, Devon, Floweree, Carter, Whitlash, Brady, Joplin, Galata, and Shelby 216 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The Wind Chill Advisory has been cancelled as wind chills have risen above hazardous levels. $$ MTZ301-302-250030- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221225T1900Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains- Including the following locations: Heart Butte, Saint Mary, Babb, Kiowa, Browning, Logan Pass, Marias Pass, East Glacier Park, and Dupuyer 216 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph, with localized gusts up to 90 mph possible in wind prone locations along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier National Park and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...Until Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to complete lane blockages. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ315-250030- /O.EXT.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.221224T0916Z-221225T0700Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass- Including the following locations: Lincoln, Marysville, Flesher Pass, and MacDonald Pass 216 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to partial lane blockages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ316-250030- /O.EXT.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Craig, Canyon Creek, and Wolf Creek 216 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to partial lane blockages. 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. && $$ MTZ305-306-311-314-318-241800- /O.CON.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ Hill County-Northern Blaine County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft-Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Rocky Boy, Zurich, Hogeland, Lewistown, Hilger, Fort Belknap, Havre, Harlem, and Chinook 216 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County and Northern Blaine County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Moldan
688 WWUS45 KTFX 241535 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 835 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 MTZ305-306-311-314-318-241645- /O.CAN.KTFX.WC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ Hill County-Northern Blaine County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft-Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Zurich, Lewistown, Hilger, Harlem, Hogeland, Fort Belknap, Chinook, Rocky Boy, and Havre 835 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Temperatures are slowly warming and wind speeds are generally light. Thus, despite a few pockets of persistent bitterly cold wind chills, overall wind chill values have improved. $$ MTZ301-302-250645- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221225T1900Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains- Including the following locations: Kiowa, East Glacier Park, Browning, Heart Butte, Saint Mary, Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Dupuyer, and Babb 835 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph, with localized gusts up to 90 mph possible in wind prone locations along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier National Park and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...Until Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to complete lane blockages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ303-307-308-250645- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221225T1900Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Choteau, Rogers Pass, Ethridge, Bynum, Santa Rita, Pendroy, and Cut Bank 835 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph, with localized gusts up to 90 mph possible in wind prone locations along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...Until Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to complete lane blockages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some light rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ312-316-250645- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Great Falls, Canyon Creek, Wolf Creek, and Craig 835 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains and Cascade County below 5000ft. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to partial lane blockages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some light rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ313-250645- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Windham, Benchland, Moccasin, Stanford, Raynesford, Hobson, and Geyser 835 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to partial lane blockages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some light rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ315-250645- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass- Including the following locations: Marysville, Flesher Pass, MacDonald Pass, and Lincoln 835 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to partial lane blockages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some light rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ HART
491 WWUS45 KTFX 241824 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1124 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 MTZ312-241930- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft- Including the following locations: Great Falls 1124 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Temperatures have warmed significantly which has resulted in partial melting and slushing of snow. Thus, despite breezy conditions, widespread blowing snow is now longer expected. However, patchy areas of reduced visibility from blowing snow may still persist, especially in shaded areas. $$ MTZ313-241930- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Windham, Benchland, Moccasin, Stanford, Raynesford, Hobson, and Geyser 1124 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Temperatures have warmed significantly which has resulted in partial melting and slushing of snow. Thus, despite breezy conditions, widespread blowing snow is now longer expected. However, patchy areas of reduced visibility from blowing snow may still persist, especially in shaded areas. $$ MTZ301-302-250930- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221225T1900Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains- Including the following locations: Kiowa, East Glacier Park, Browning, Heart Butte, Saint Mary, Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Dupuyer, and Babb 1124 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph, with localized gusts up to 90 mph possible in wind prone locations along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier National Park and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...Until Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to complete lane blockages. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ303-307-308-250930- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221225T1900Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Choteau, Rogers Pass, Ethridge, Bynum, Santa Rita, Pendroy, and Cut Bank 1124 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph, with localized gusts up to 90 mph possible in wind prone locations along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera. * WHEN...Until Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to complete lane blockages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some light rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MTZ315-250700- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass- Including the following locations: Marysville, Flesher Pass, MacDonald Pass, and Lincoln 1124 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to partial lane blockages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some light rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. 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. && $$ MTZ316-250700- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Canyon Creek, Wolf Creek, and Craig 1124 AM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to partial lane blockages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some rain may fall Saturday evening. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ HART
701 WWUS45 KTFX 242046 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 146 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 MTZ303-308-242200- /O.CAN.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221225T1900Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Bynum, Cut Bank, Choteau, Santa Rita, Pendroy, and Ethridge 146 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The Blizzard Warning has been replaced with a High Wind Warning, as widespread severe visibility reductions are no longer expected. However, where snow is still transportable, blowing and drifting snow may cause reductions in visibility, especially during periods of strongest winds. $$ MTZ301-302-251200- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221225T1900Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains- Including the following locations: Browning, Kiowa, East Glacier Park, Marias Pass, Saint Mary, Heart Butte, Babb, Dupuyer, and Logan Pass 146 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 85 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier National Park and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...Until Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to complete lane blockages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some light rain may fall Saturday evening in the mountains. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ307-251200- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221225T1900Z/ Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass 146 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to complete lane blockages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some light rain may fall Saturday evening in the mountains. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ315-250700- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass- Including the following locations: MacDonald Pass, Marysville, Lincoln, and Flesher Pass 146 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some light rain may fall Saturday evening in the mountains. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ316-250700- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Craig, Canyon Creek, and Wolf Creek 146 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to partial lane blockages. 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. && $$ CC
728 WWUS45 KTFX 250024 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 524 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 MTZ301-302-251530- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221225T1900Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains- Including the following locations: Browning, Kiowa, East Glacier Park, Marias Pass, Saint Mary, Heart Butte, Babb, Dupuyer, and Logan Pass 524 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 85 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier National Park and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...Until Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, rain and snow may fall Saturday evening in the mountains. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ307-251530- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221225T1900Z/ Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass 524 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until Noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to complete lane blockages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, rain and snow may fall Saturday evening in the mountains. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ304>306-310-311-251500- /O.EXB.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.221225T0400Z-221225T1500Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County- Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine- Including the following locations: Chester, Galata, Fort Benton, Lothair, Harlem, Devon, Whitlash, Havre, Chinook, Hogeland, Shelby, Fort Belknap, Floweree, Zurich, Rocky Boy, Carter, and Joplin 524 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Eastern Toole and Liberty, Hill County, Northern Blaine County and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Though currently not expected, if ground blizzard conditions develop an upgrade the Winter Weather Advisory will be upgraded to a Blizzard Warning. In addition, a brief period of rain, freezing rain, sleet, or snow may occur this evening and cause some minor travel difficulties before strong winds develop. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ MTZ315-250700- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass- Including the following locations: MacDonald Pass, Marysville, Lincoln, and Flesher Pass 524 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow reducing visibility. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to partial lane blockages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition, some light rain or snow may fall Saturday evening in the mountains. While air temperatures may be above freezing, rain may still freeze on contact with the frozen ground. 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. && $$ MTZ316-250700- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Craig, Canyon Creek, and Wolf Creek 524 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow reducing visibility. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains. * WHEN...Until Midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, while drifting snow could lead to partial lane blockages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ CC
014 WWUS45 KTFX 250455 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 955 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 MTZ301-307-251200- /O.CAN.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221225T1900Z/ /O.EXB.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-221225T1600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass, Marias Pass, East Glacier Park, Saint Mary, Kiowa, Logan Pass, and Babb 955 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST SUNDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Rain changing to snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and falling snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are no longer expected. 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. && $$ MTZ302-250600- /O.CAN.KTFX.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-221225T1900Z/ Northern High Plains- Including the following locations: Dupuyer, Browning, and Heart Butte 955 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... Blizzard conditions are no longer expected; however continue to use caution if traveling due to strong and gusty winds up to 75 mph. $$ MTZ315-316-250600- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-221225T0700Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains- Including the following locations: Craig, Lincoln, Canyon Creek, Wolf Creek, Flesher Pass, Marysville, and MacDonald Pass 955 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... widespread blowing snow is no longer expected; however, continue to use caution if traveling as roads may still be slippery. $$ MTZ304>306-310-311-251200- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-221225T1500Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County- Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine- Including the following locations: Galata, Zurich, Devon, Fort Belknap, Chinook, Hogeland, Floweree, Fort Benton, Joplin, Shelby, Whitlash, Carter, Lothair, Chester, Harlem, Rocky Boy, and Havre 955 PM MST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph at times. * WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Eastern Toole and Liberty, Hill County, Northern Blaine County and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Blowing and drifting snow may cause partial lane blockages and slippery spots on area roads. Periods of reduced Visibility as low as a quarter mile possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Though currently not expected, if ground blizzard conditions develop an upgrade the Winter Weather Advisory will be upgraded to a Blizzard Warning. In addition, a brief period of rain, freezing rain, sleet, or snow may occur this evening and cause some minor travel difficulties before strong winds develop. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. && $$ RG
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blizzard 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 blizzard warning went out at Dec 23, 10:37 AM MST, 4 hours 4 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 23, 10:37 AM MST, 4 hours 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1037 AM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...Aviation Section Updated... .SYNOPSIS... The Arctic airmass over the Northern Rockies will slowly erode from southwest to northeast through Christmas Eve, with light accumulating snow expected from late this morning through the overnight hours tonight. Winds will begin to increase along the Rocky Mountain Front, Montana Hwy 200 corridor across Central Montana, and in the Madison Valley by this afternoon, with strong and gusty winds persisting in these areas through Christmas Eve night. These winds are expected to lead to blowing and drifting snow. && .DISCUSSION... Today through Christmas Eve night (Saturday night)...Arctic airmass was slowly eroding early this morning, with higher elevations across Southwest and Central Montana and areas immediately in lee of the Continental Divide having warmed into the single digits below to teens below zero. Expect temperatures to continue to warm through the day today into the teens to single digits above zero along and south of the Montana Hwy 200 corridor across Central Montana and west of the US Hwy 89 corridor in North Central Montana, with the single digits below to teens below zero expected north and east of these areas. This will be especially true for the Milk River Valley in Hill and Blaine Counties today, where high temperatures will struggle to warm to near 10 degrees below zero. A fast moving mid- level wave, which is helping to usher in the "warmer" air across the Northern Rockies today, will also bring predominately light accumulating snow from late this morning through the overnight hours tonight. Snowfall accumulations of generally 0.5" to 1.5" are expected across most lower elevations, with up to 3" across most mountains passes. Some of the higher elevations across Central and Southwest Montana may see accumulations approach 6", but given the generally lower amounts expected over mountain passes we have elected to withhold from issuing any Winter Weather Advisories at this time. Focus then shifts to the increasing south to west winds along the Rocky Mountain Front, Montana Hwy 200 corridor across Central Montana, and in the Madison Valley from the afternoon hours today through Saturday night. While probabilistic data suggest a very low chance that wind speeds will exceed High Wind criteria in the Madison Valley over this timeframe, expect frequent wind gusts of 35- 45 mph to create areas of blowing/drifting snow. This situation will need to be monitored with future shifts for the potential need of a Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow should widespread visibility reductions develop. Further north, NBM4.1 probabilistic data continues to suggest a moderate (greater than 40%) to high (greater than 70%) chance that wind gusts will exceed 65 mph along the Rocky Mountain Front and out east to Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera counties, with a low (10% to 20%) chance that wind gusts exceed 55 mph along the Montana Hwy 200 corridor across Central Montana, especially from Saturday afternoon through Saturday night. We have elected to continue the High Wind Watch for the Rocky Mountain Front, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon given the latest wrinkle to the upcoming event; which was the issuance of a Winter Storm Watch for the potential of ground blizzard conditions across the same areas. Current thinking is that snowpack will be receptive to significant blowing and drifting from Saturday evening through early Sunday morning, which could lead to whiteout conditions and partial/complete lane blockages. Should this line of thinking continue and a Blizzard Warning is issued, then the Blizzard Warning could serve the dual purpose of a High Wind Warning for a portion of the event. - Moldan Christmas Day through Monday night...Strong, gusty winds and the blowing snow threat over the North-central MT and portions of the southwest begin to subside by Sunday afternoon. A weak Canadian cold front dives southeastward and brushes the plains with a brief period of colder air for Sunday and Sunday night before gusty westerly winds bring a return to mild conditions on Monday. The latest probabilities for wind gusts over 55 mph or higher are currently running well below 50 percent for Monday, expect along the Rocky Mountain Front. Any left over snowfall will be mostly confined to mountain areas on Sunday and mostly along the Continental Divide for Monday. Tuesday through next Friday...Ensembles are in decent agreement with a Pacific trough moving through the Northern Rockies Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing accumulating snow to the southwest mountains and along the Divide. The most impactful conditions will be for southwestern locations along the ID/WY border, where probabilities for 6 inches of snow or more are running above 50 percent for the 48 hour period ending Thursday morning at 5 am. In addition to that gusty winds will accompany the snow, potentially creating difficult driving conditions for the Monida Pass area. These conditions are also reflected in the EC Extreme Forecast Index, with a slight signal for anomalous winds and snowfall. Other areas will see breezy to windy conditions, a few rain/snow showers, and near to above average temperatures through mid-week. The unsettles pattern continues for the second half of the weekend, with snow staying mostly in the mountains, but temperatures cool to near or slightly below climatological averages. -RCG && .AVIATION... 1037 AM MST Fri Dec 23 2022 (23/18Z TAF period) Periods of light snow and lowered clouds will reduce visibility to IFR/LIFR conditions across several terminals in Central and North- central Montana, specifically KCTB and KGTF through the early portion of this TAF period. Periods of heavy snow possible. MVFR/IFR conditions can be expected through the remainder of the TAF period as the snow bands propagate eastward. Mountain obscuration is forecast, especially along the Rocky Mountain Front and the Little Belts. - Pierce Refer to weather.gov/zlc for more detailed regional aviation weather and hazard information && .HYDROLOGY... The potential for ice jams on area rivers continues for the foreseeable future as the Arctic freeze slowly subsides and gives way to milder conditions this weekend into next week. As a reminder, ice jams are unpredictable in when they form and how they break up. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... GTF -3 -7 35 34 / 80 30 30 20 CTB -9 -13 36 31 / 80 20 20 30 HLN 3 -4 17 16 / 40 30 20 20 BZN 1 -4 16 14 / 70 40 40 20 WYS 11 -5 17 9 / 80 80 60 40 DLN 12 8 20 18 / 20 30 20 10 HVR -11 -16 10 7 / 60 50 20 30 LWT 1 -4 33 26 / 70 80 20 20 && .TFX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Wind Chill Warning until 11 AM MST this morning for Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Cascade County below 5000ft-East Glacier Park Region-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Eastern Toole and Liberty-Fergus County below 4500ft-Gates of the Mountains-Hill County-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Northern Blaine County-Northern High Plains- Snowy and Judith Mountains-Southern High Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Western and Central Chouteau County. Wind Chill Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 11 AM MST Saturday for Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Cascade County below 5000ft-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Eastern Toole and Liberty-Fergus County below 4500ft-Hill County-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Northern Blaine County-Northern High Plains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-Southern High Plains-Western and Central Chouteau County. High Wind Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning for East Glacier Park Region-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains- Southern Rocky Mountain Front. Winter Storm Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning for East Glacier Park Region-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front. Wind Chill Advisory until 11 AM MST this morning for Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains- Gallatin Valley-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-Helena Valley-Madison River Valley-Meagher County Valleys-Missouri Headwaters-Northwest Beaverhead County- Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. && http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 23, 11:22 AM MST, 3 hours 19 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
1122 AM MST FRI DEC 23 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0230 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 6 NNW SUNBURST 48.96N 111.94W
12/23/2022 M-60 F TOOLE MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTSWT SWEETGRASS (MT DOT).
0400 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 27 N HAVRE 48.93N 109.62W
12/23/2022 M-57 F HILL MT MESONET
MESONET STATION DW0217 HAVRE.
1155 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 14 SW SIMMS 47.33N 112.10W
12/22/2022 M-55 F LEWIS AND CLARK MT AWOS
AWOS STATION K1GM GOLF.
0757 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 2 SE WICKES 46.32N 112.07W
12/22/2022 M-55 F JEFFERSON MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTBOU BOULDER HILL (MT DOT).
0253 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 4 W HAVRE 48.55N 109.77W
12/23/2022 M-54 F HILL MT ASOS
ASOS STATION KHVR HAVRE AIRPORT.
0455 PM EXTR WIND CHILL MONIDA 44.56N 112.31W
12/22/2022 M-54 F BEAVERHEAD MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTMQM MONIDA PASS (MT DOT).
0200 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 2 WNW CHESTER 48.52N 111.00W
12/23/2022 M-53 F LIBERTY MT MESONET
MESONET STATION GW2112 CHESTER NW.
0130 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 13 SSE CHESTER 48.33N 110.84W
12/23/2022 M-52 F LIBERTY MT MESONET
MESONET STATION DW4779 CHESTER.
1123 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 11 S RUDYARD 48.40N 110.60W
12/22/2022 M-52 F HILL MT MESONET
MESONET STATION GW2486 INVERNESS 12S.
1152 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 7 ESE HILGER 47.22N 109.22W
12/22/2022 M-52 F FERGUS MT MESONET
MESONET STATION JPKM8 JUDITH PEAK RAWS.
0200 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 5 NNW CHESTER 48.58N 111.01W
12/23/2022 M-51 F LIBERTY MT MESONET
MESONET STATION EW9427 CHESTER-5NW.
0400 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 7 SW HAVRE 48.48N 109.80W
12/23/2022 M-51 F HILL MT MESONET
MESONET STATION FASM8 FORT ASSINIBOINE NO.
1.
0450 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 3 WNW HAVRE 48.55N 109.75W
12/23/2022 M-51 F HILL MT MESONET
MESONET STATION 3715D 3 W HAVRE.
0600 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 2 WNW HARLEM 48.54N 108.83W
12/23/2022 M-51 F BLAINE MT MESONET
MESONET STATION HRLM 2.5 W HARLEM (AGRIMET).
1128 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 8 SSW WOLF CREEK 46.89N 112.11W
12/22/2022 M-50 F LEWIS AND CLARK MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTSBN SIEBEN FLATS - MDT.
0700 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 1 W CHINOOK 48.59N 109.25W
12/23/2022 M-50 F BLAINE MT MESONET
MESONET STATION KS71 0.9 W CHINOOK (GTFWFO).
0715 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 1 NW CHINOOK 48.60N 109.25W
12/23/2022 M-50 F BLAINE MT AWOS
AWOS STATION KS71 CHINOOK APT.
1259 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 4 NNE MCALLISTER 45.50N 111.70W
12/22/2022 M-49 F MADISON MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTNOR NORRIS HILL (MT DOT).
0312 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 1 N LOMA 47.95N 110.50W
12/23/2022 M-49 F CHOUTEAU MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTLOM LOMA (MT DOT).
0830 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 7 SE RADERSBURG 46.11N 111.54W
12/22/2022 M-49 F BROADWATER MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTM83 TOSTON SW2.
0455 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 8 NNE AUGUSTA 47.60N 112.32W
12/22/2022 M-48 F TETON MT AWOS
AWOS STATION K1FM FOXTROT.
0115 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 3 E LOTHAIR 48.47N 111.18W
12/23/2022 M-48 F LIBERTY MT MESONET
MESONET STATION EW8201 LOTHAIR 3E.
1200 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 12 WNW CUT BANK 48.67N 112.59W
12/23/2022 M-48 F GLACIER MT MESONET
MESONET STATION BFAM 12.1 W CUT BANK
(AGRIMET).
0912 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 12 E BOZEMAN 45.67N 110.80W
12/22/2022 M-48 F GALLATIN MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTBZH BOZEMAN PASS (MT DOT).
1145 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 3 SE SUNBURST 48.84N 111.86W
12/22/2022 M-47 F TOOLE MT MESONET
MESONET STATION 7594D 3 SE SUNBURST.
1115 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 5 N LEDGER 48.34N 111.82W
12/22/2022 M-47 F PONDERA MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTM73 LEDGER N MDA.
0137 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 9 N JOPLIN 48.70N 110.81W
12/23/2022 M-47 F LIBERTY MT MESONET
MESONET STATION GW0719 JOPLIN 9N.
0416 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 13 S MARYSVILLE 46.56N 112.31W
12/22/2022 M-47 F LEWIS AND CLARK MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTMDP MACDONALD PASS (MT
DOT).
1021 PM EXTR WIND CHILL BROWNING 48.56N 113.01W
12/22/2022 M-47 F GLACIER MT MESONET
MESONET STATION BGRM8 BROWNING RAWS.
0100 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 6 WNW LEDGER 48.30N 111.92W
12/23/2022 M-46 F PONDERA MT MESONET
MESONET STATION COAM8 CONRAD - AGRC.
1243 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 1 N RAYNOLDS PASS 44.73N 111.47W
12/22/2022 M-46 F MADISON MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTRAY RAYNOLDS PASS (MT
DOT).
0922 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 11 SW BASIN 46.14N 112.40W
12/22/2022 M-46 F JEFFERSON MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTELK ELK PARK (MT DOT).
0730 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 2 NW LOGAN 45.91N 111.45W
12/22/2022 M-46 F GALLATIN MT MESONET
MESONET STATION 1653D 2 NW LOGAN.
0330 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 11 WSW BIG SANDY 48.10N 110.33W
12/23/2022 M-46 F CHOUTEAU MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTM90 BIG SANDY SW.
0502 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 6 NNW LAKEVIEW 44.68N 111.83W
12/22/2022 M-46 F BEAVERHEAD MT MESONET
MESONET STATION RRDM8 RED ROCK RAWS.
0659 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 12 NNE GALATA 48.65N 111.28W
12/22/2022 M-45 F TOOLE MT MESONET
MESONET STATION GW0799 GALATA 12NNE.
1130 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 3 SE SUNBURST 48.84N 111.86W
12/22/2022 M-45 F TOOLE MT MESONET
MESONET STATION FW8513 SUNBURST.
1215 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 8 ENE FERDIG 48.78N 111.60W
12/23/2022 M-45 F TOOLE MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTM53 MDA OILMONT.
0530 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 6 SE DUTTON 47.79N 111.60W
12/22/2022 M-45 F TETON MT MESONET
MESONET STATION DAHMT DAHLMAN.
0645 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 14 W BYNUM 47.98N 112.61W
12/22/2022 M-45 F TETON MT MESONET
MESONET STATION DELMT DELLWO (MCSCN).
0110 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 2 NW PENDROY 48.07N 112.33W
12/23/2022 M-45 F TETON MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTPND PENDROY (MT DOT).
0800 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 2 WNW WHITE SULPHUR SPR 46.55N 110.95W
12/22/2022 M-45 F MEAGHER MT MESONET
MESONET STATION WSSM 2.1 W WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS (AGRIMET).
1155 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 1 E ROY 47.33N 108.93W
12/22/2022 M-45 F FERGUS MT AWOS
AWOS STATION K1OM OSCAR.
0655 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 4 NE MOORE 47.02N 109.63W
12/22/2022 M-45 F FERGUS MT AWOS
AWOS STATION K1MM MIKE.
0230 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 1 SSW CARTER 47.77N 110.96W
12/23/2022 M-45 F CHOUTEAU MT MESONET
MESONET STATION DVI03379 CARTER.
0753 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 5 WSW GREAT FALLS 47.47N 111.38W
12/22/2022 M-45 F CASCADE MT ASOS
ASOS STATION KGTF GREAT FALLS AIRPORT.
0555 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 5 NNE CAMERON 45.27N 111.65W
12/22/2022 M-44 F MADISON MT AWOS
AWOS STATION KEKS ENNIS BIG SKY AWOS.
1207 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 6 NE LOTHAIR 48.54N 111.15W
12/22/2022 M-44 F LIBERTY MT MESONET
MESONET STATION GW0599 TIBER 4NW.
1115 PM EXTR WIND CHILL JOPLIN 48.56N 110.76W
12/22/2022 M-44 F LIBERTY MT MESONET
MESONET STATION GW0416 JOPLIN.
0845 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 2 WNW HELENA 46.61N 112.06W
12/22/2022 M-44 F LEWIS AND CLARK MT MESONET
MESONET STATION FW7359 HELENA.
1201 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 12 S RUDYARD 48.39N 110.54W
12/22/2022 M-44 F HILL MT MESONET
MESONET STATION EW1931 RUDYARD.
0405 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 2 E INVERNESS 48.55N 110.65W
12/22/2022 M-44 F HILL MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTINV INVERNESS (MT DOT).
1105 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 12 N HINGHAM 48.73N 110.46W
12/22/2022 M-44 F HILL MT MESONET
MESONET STATION DVI01636 HINGHAM.
0900 PM EXTR WIND CHILL CHURCH HILL 45.75N 111.31W
12/22/2022 M-44 F GALLATIN MT MESONET
MESONET STATION AV387 MANHATTAN.
1130 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 4 NW COFFEE CREEK 47.39N 110.13W
12/22/2022 M-44 F FERGUS MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTM15 3.6 NW COFFEE CREEK
(MT-MESO).
0155 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 3 WSW SUFFOLK 47.45N 109.42W
12/23/2022 M-44 F FERGUS MT AWOS
AWOS STATION K1EM ECHO.
0859 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 11 SSE BIG SANDY 48.04N 110.02W
12/22/2022 M-44 F CHOUTEAU MT MESONET
MESONET STATION FW8526 BIG SANDY.
1030 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 8 ESE FORT BENTON 47.79N 110.48W
12/22/2022 M-44 F CHOUTEAU MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTM02 10.2 S LOMA (MT-MESO).
1230 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 7 N DELL 44.81N 112.72W
12/22/2022 M-44 F BEAVERHEAD MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTM16 6.6 N DELL (MT-MESO).
1127 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 11 SSW WHITLASH 48.75N 111.30W
12/22/2022 M-43 F TOOLE MT MESONET
MESONET STATION GW0659 GRASSY BUTTE 2SE.
1215 AM EXTR WIND CHILL KEVIN 48.74N 111.97W
12/23/2022 M-43 F TOOLE MT MESONET
MESONET STATION DW0975 KEVIN.
0115 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 2 NNW SHELBY 48.54N 111.87W
12/23/2022 M-43 F TOOLE MT MESONET
MESONET STATION GW0664 SHELBY AIRPORT.
0625 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 1 NNE CHOTEAU 47.83N 112.17W
12/22/2022 M-43 F TETON MT MESONET
MESONET STATION KCII CHOTEAU (GTFWFO).
1130 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 5 NE CRAIG 47.13N 111.90W
12/22/2022 M-43 F LEWIS AND CLARK MT MESONET
MESONET STATION DBOM8 DEARBORN RAWS.
0156 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 3 SW CUT BANK 48.60N 112.37W
12/23/2022 M-43 F GLACIER MT ASOS
ASOS STATION KCTB CUT BANK AIRPORT.
1254 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 3 SW LEWISTOWN 47.03N 109.47W
12/23/2022 M-43 F FERGUS MT ASOS
ASOS STATION KLWT LEWISTOWN AIRPORT.
0459 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 4 NE LIMA 44.69N 112.54W
12/22/2022 M-43 F BEAVERHEAD MT MESONET
MESONET STATION LMRM8 ANTELOPE RAWS.
0100 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 4 NNE DUPUYER 48.25N 112.47W
12/23/2022 M-42 F PONDERA MT MESONET
MESONET STATION DVI04024 VALIER.
0600 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 3 ENE BENCHLAND 47.09N 109.97W
12/22/2022 M-42 F JUDITH BASIN MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTM47 MDA - BENCHLAND.
1256 AM EXTR WIND CHILL BELGRADE 45.78N 111.17W
12/23/2022 M-42 F GALLATIN MT ASOS
ASOS STATION KBZN BOZEMAN YELLOWSTONE
AIRPORT.
0646 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 5 ESE DENTON 47.30N 109.85W
12/22/2022 M-42 F FERGUS MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTDEN DENTON (MT DOT).
0455 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 1 ESE MALMSTROM AFB 47.50N 111.17W
12/22/2022 M-42 F CASCADE MT AWOS
AWOS STATION KGFA MALMSTROM AFB.
1120 AM EXTR WIND CHILL GALATA 48.48N 111.35W
12/22/2022 M-41 F TOOLE MT MESONET
MESONET STATION DW9605 GALATA.
1145 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 5 ESE PENDROY 48.04N 112.20W
12/22/2022 M-41 F TETON MT MESONET
MESONET STATION RICMT RICE RIDGE.
0930 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 6 NW LEDGER 48.31N 111.93W
12/22/2022 M-41 F PONDERA MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTM05 ARC-WTRI CONRAD.
1147 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 7 S CHESTER 48.41N 110.97W
12/22/2022 M-41 F LIBERTY MT MESONET
MESONET STATION GW0484 CHESTER-7 SOUTH.
0806 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 4 N EAST HELENA 46.64N 111.92W
12/22/2022 M-41 F LEWIS AND CLARK MT MESONET
MESONET STATION EW5549 HELENA.
0741 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 18 NNE ROY 47.59N 108.87W
12/23/2022 M-41 F FERGUS MT MESONET
MESONET STATION ARMM8 ARMELLS CREEK RAWS.
1125 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 8 SSW FORT BENTON 47.72N 110.70W
12/22/2022 M-41 F CHOUTEAU MT MESONET
MESONET STATION DVI01740 FORT BENTON.
1214 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 7 NE CRAIG 47.14N 111.86W
12/22/2022 M-41 F CASCADE MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTYEP MDT - GARY COOPER
BRIDGE - DEARBORN.
0215 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 18 W HOGELAND 48.87N 109.05W
12/23/2022 M-41 F BLAINE MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTM37 19.9 N ZURICH
(MT-MESO).
1215 PM EXTR WIND CHILL CHESTER 48.51N 110.96W
12/22/2022 M-40 F LIBERTY MT MESONET
MESONET STATION FW9939 CHESTER.
1200 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 2 W MOCCASIN 47.06N 109.95W
12/23/2022 M-40 F JUDITH BASIN MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MSCM8 2.0 W MOCCASIN (SCAN).
1139 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 15 WNW WHITEHALL 45.92N 112.40W
12/22/2022 M-40 F JEFFERSON MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTHOM HOMESTAKE PASS (MT
DOT).
0900 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 2 NE BOZEMAN HOT SPRING 45.67N 111.15W
12/22/2022 M-40 F GALLATIN MT MESONET
MESONET STATION BOZM 2.3 NE BOZEMAN HOT
SPRING (AGRIMET).
1140 AM EXTR WIND CHILL 13 SSE FORESTGROVE 46.83N 108.93W
12/22/2022 M-40 F FERGUS MT AWOS
AWOS STATION KMVH N BAR RANCH AWOS.
0130 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 10 NNE VAUGHN 47.69N 111.47W
12/22/2022 M-40 F CASCADE MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTM21 9.6 NE VAUGHN
(MT-MESO).
0530 PM EXTR WIND CHILL 4 E CASCADE 47.28N 111.62W
12/22/2022 M-40 F CASCADE MT MESONET
MESONET STATION MTM76 CASCADE E MDA.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Great Falls, MT issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2:13 AM MST | Winter Storm Watch | TFX | Glacier, Lewis and Clark, Pondera, Teton, Toole | 12 hr |
| Dec 23, 10:39 AM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | TFX | Beaverhead, Blaine, Broadwater, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus and 12 more | 25 hr |
| Dec 23, 2:41 PM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | TFX | Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Glacier, Hill, Lewis and Clark and 4 more | 50 hr |
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