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High Wind Warning 9, NWS Great Falls, MT

February 22, 202513 counties in Montana

NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at Feb 22, 2025, 10:11 AM MST for 13 counties in Montana. It took effect at Feb 22, 2025, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 41 hr. 34 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: Feb 22, 2025, 10:11 AM MST (17:11 UTC)
In effect from: Feb 22, 2025, 8:00 PM MST
Expired: Feb 24, 2025, 1:24 PM MST
In force: 41 hr
Issued by: NWS Great Falls, MT

Counties Blaine County, MT, Cascade County, MT, Chouteau County, MT, Fergus County, MT, Hill County, MT, Judith Basin County, MT, Lewis and Clark County, MT, Liberty County, MT, Madison County, MT, Meagher County, MT, Pondera County, MT, Teton County, MT, Toole County, MT

The radar

The Great Falls radar (KTFX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:10 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
Feb 22, 11:30 PM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 54	3 Nne Monarch, MT	Mesonet station MTMON Monarch Canyon (MT DOT) Station Elevation: 5196 ft.
Feb 23, 12:15 AM MST	HIGH SUST WINDS 41	2 Ssw Garneill, MT	Montana mesonet station Judith Gap (acejudit) measured sustained winds, averaged over an hour, of 41 mph.
Feb 23, 12:52 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 56	7 Ese Hilger, MT	Mesonet station JPKM8 Judith Peak RAWS.
Feb 23, 3:00 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 61	6 Wnw Sunburst, MT	Montana mesonet station Sunburst NW measured a 61 mph gust.
Feb 23, 3:15 AM MST	HIGH SUST WINDS 41	10 Ese Whitlash, MT	Montana mesonet site Mt Lebanon SE (acemtleb) measured sustained winds, averaged over an hour, or 41 mph. Peak gust this morning was 56 mph.
Feb 23, 3:30 AM MST	HIGH SUST WINDS 44	6 Wnw Sunburst, MT	Montana mesonet station Sunburst NW measured sustained winds, averaged over an hour, of 44 mph.
Feb 23, 3:45 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 67	14 W Bynum, MT	Mesonet station DELMT Dellwo (MCSCN).
Feb 23, 4:00 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 58	4 Nne Mcallister, MT	Mesonet station MTNOR Norris Hill (MT DOT).
Feb 23, 4:45 AM MST	HIGH SUST WINDS 45	4 Nne Mcallister, MT	Mesonet station Norris Hill MDT MTNOR measured sustained winds, averaged over an hour, of 45 mph between 345 AM MST and 445 AM MST. Sustained winds averaged 42 mph between 345 MST and 700 AM MST.
Feb 23, 4:45 AM MST	HIGH SUST WINDS 47	4 Nne Mcallister, MT	Sustained winds averaged 47 mph from 345 AM until 445 AM. Mesonet station MTNOR Norris Hill (MT DOT).
Feb 23, 6:00 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 58	6 Wsw Big Sky, MT	Mesonet station YCTIM Yellowstone Club - Avalanche.
Feb 23, 6:10 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 66	8 W Bynum, MT	Montana mesonet station Bynum W (acebynum) measured a 66 mph gust.
Feb 23, 6:30 AM MST	HIGH SUST WINDS 47	8 W Bynum, MT	Montana mesonet station Bynum W (acebynum) measured sustained winds, averaged over an hour, of 47 mph. Sustained winds were at or above 40 mph from 400 AM MST through the time of creating this LSR (655 AM MST).
Feb 23, 7:05 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 63	15 E Whitlash, MT	Mesonet station GW0718 Joplin 25nnw.
Feb 23, 8:47 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 64	15 E Whitlash, MT	Mesonet station GW0718 Joplin 25nnw.
Feb 23, 10:00 AM MST	HIGH SUST WINDS 41	Sunburst, MT	Mesonet station Sunburst MT DOT (MTSUN) measured sustained winds, averaged over an hour, of 41 mph.
Feb 23, 10:45 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 55	6 S Whitlash, MT	Mesonet station GW3546 WHITLASH SEVEN SOUTH.
Feb 23, 12:00 PM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 55	20 N Rudyard, MT	Mesonet station EW1937 Goldstone.
Feb 23, 12:00 PM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 57	3 Nne Monarch, MT	Mesonet station MTMON Monarch Canyon (MT DOT).
Feb 23, 12:05 PM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 59	10 Ese Whitlash, MT	Montana mesonet site Mt Lebanon SE (acemtleb) measured a 59 mph gust.
Feb 23, 1:15 PM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 55	4 Ese Chinook, MT	Mesonet station MTM48 Chinook E - MDA.
Feb 23, 3:52 PM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 60	7 Ese Hilger, MT	Mesonet station JPKM8 Judith Peak RAWS.
Feb 24, 3:00 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 59	6 Nw Ledger, MT	Montana Mesonet station Conrad N (aceconra) measured a 59 mph gust.
Feb 24, 3:00 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 67	6 Wsw Big Sky, MT	Mesonet station YCTIM Yellowstone Club - Avalanche.
Feb 24, 3:34 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 55	2 Nw Windham, MT	AWOS station K1CM Charlie.
Feb 24, 3:45 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 58	3 Nne Monarch, MT	Mesonet station MTMON Monarch Canyon (MT DOT).
Feb 24, 3:52 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 67	7 Ese Hilger, MT	Mesonet station JPKM8 Judith Peak RAWS.
Feb 24, 4:00 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 59	2 Sse Geyser, MT	Mesonet station MTGYS Geyser (MT DOT).
Feb 24, 4:15 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 61	3 Nne Monarch, MT	Mesonet station MTMON Monarch Canyon (MT DOT).
Feb 24, 4:35 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 61	13 Sse Forestgrove, MT	AWOS station KMVH N Bar Ranch AWOS.
Feb 24, 6:00 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 55	2 W Moccasin, MT	Mesonet station MTM09 2.1 W Moccasin (MT-MESO).
Feb 24, 6:02 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 55	2 Nw Windham, MT	AWOS station K1CM Charlie.
Feb 24, 7:52 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 71	7 Ese Hilger, MT	Mesonet station JPKM8 Judith Peak RAWS.
Feb 24, 8:00 AM MST	NON-TSTM WND GST 68	6 Wsw Big Sky, MT	Mesonet station YCTIM Yellowstone Club - Avalanche.

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, 5.2 hours before the alert went out and 33 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.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL: 1797 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 163 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 182 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

519 
WWUS75 KTFX 221711
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1011 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

MTZ301>303-231215-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0007.250223T0600Z-250224T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including the following locations: Saint Mary, Ethridge, Santa
Rita, Browning, Cut Bank, Babb, Dupuyer, East Glacier Park, Heart
Butte, Marias Pass, Logan Pass, and Kiowa
1011 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 95 mph along 
  the immediate eastern slopes of the Rockies and up to 75 mph in 
  eastern Glacier County and vicinity.

* WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief periods of significantly weaker winds 
  will occur at times. The strongest winds are favored late tonight 
  into early Sunday and then again Sunday night into Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the warning period.

&&

$$

MTZ304-307>310-312-313-231215-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0007.250223T0600Z-250224T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0009.250223T0600Z-250224T2100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern
High Plains-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central
Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County
and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Bynum, Galata, Chester,
Shelby, Raynesford, Windham, Hobson, Whitlash, Choteau, Moccasin,
Ledger, Stanford, Devon, Pendroy, Rogers Pass, Carter, Benchland,
Brady, Conrad, Joplin, Geyser, Fort Benton, Great Falls,
Floweree, and Lothair
1011 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and 
  plains, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and 
  Eastern Teton Counties, Western and Central Chouteau County, 
  Cascade County below 5000ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith 
  Gap.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief periods of significantly weaker winds 
  will occur at times. The strongest winds are favored late tonight 
  into early Sunday and then again Sunday night into Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the warning period.

&&

$$

MTZ306-317-318-231215-
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.A.0007.250224T0600Z-250225T0000Z/
Northern Blaine County-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy
and Judith Mountains-
Including the following locations: Zurich, Hogeland, Neihart,
Monarch, Chinook, Kings Hill Pass, Fort Belknap, and Harlem
1011 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...The Highwood, Little Belt, Judith, and Snowy Mountains, 
  and Northern Blaine County.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ305-311-314-231215-
/O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0007.250224T0600Z-250225T0000Z/
Hill County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County
below 4500ft-
Including the following locations: Rocky Boy, Lewistown, Hilger,
and Havre
1011 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County 
  below 4500ft, and Hill County.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

AM

8 follow-up statements

360 
WWUS75 KTFX 221939
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1239 PM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

MTZ325-231200-
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0009.250223T0300Z-250224T2100Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: Cameron, Ennis, McAllister,
Norris, and Jeffers
1239 PM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are favored in the Norris 
  Hill area and vicinity. Intermittent lulls in wind will be 
  possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the warning period.

&&

$$

MTZ301>303-231200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including the following locations: Saint Mary, Ethridge, Santa
Rita, Browning, Cut Bank, Babb, Dupuyer, East Glacier Park, Heart
Butte, Marias Pass, Logan Pass, and Kiowa
1239 PM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 95 mph along 
  the immediate eastern slopes of the Rockies and up to 75 mph in 
  eastern Glacier County and vicinity.

* WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief periods of significantly weaker winds 
  will occur at times. The strongest winds are favored late tonight 
  into early Sunday and then again Sunday night into Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the warning period.

&&

$$

MTZ304-307>310-312-313-231200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.250223T0600Z-250224T2100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern
High Plains-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central
Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County
and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Bynum, Galata, Chester,
Shelby, Raynesford, Windham, Hobson, Whitlash, Choteau, Moccasin,
Ledger, Stanford, Devon, Pendroy, Rogers Pass, Carter, Benchland,
Brady, Conrad, Joplin, Geyser, Fort Benton, Great Falls,
Floweree, and Lothair
1239 PM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 
PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and 
  plains, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and 
  Eastern Teton Counties, Western and Central Chouteau County, 
  Cascade County below 5000ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith 
  Gap.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief periods of significantly weaker winds 
  will occur at times. The strongest winds are favored late tonight 
  into early Sunday and then again Sunday night into Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the warning period.

&&

$$

MTZ305-306-311-314-317-318-231200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0007.250224T0600Z-250225T0000Z/
Hill County-Northern Blaine County-Bears Paw Mountains and
Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft-Little Belt and
Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-
Including the following locations: Zurich, Hogeland, Neihart,
Havre, Monarch, Chinook, Kings Hill Pass, Rocky Boy, Hilger, Fort
Belknap, Harlem, and Lewistown
1239 PM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH 
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, 
  Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Fergus County below 
  4500ft.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

AM

228 
WWUS75 KTFX 230733
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1233 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

MTZ301>303-231500-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including the following locations: East Glacier Park, Marias
Pass, Kiowa, Santa Rita, Logan Pass, Browning, Babb, Ethridge,
Saint Mary, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, and Dupuyer
1233 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph along 
  the immediate eastern slopes of the Rockies and up to 75 mph in 
  eastern Glacier County and vicinity.

* WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ304-307>310-312-313-231500-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern
High Plains-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central
Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County
and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Conrad, Carter, Geyser, Bynum,
Rogers Pass, Chester, Stanford, Hobson, Floweree, Great Falls,
Brady, Raynesford, Windham, Ledger, Joplin, Benchland, Whitlash,
Moccasin, Fort Benton, Lothair, Shelby, Devon, Galata, Choteau,
and Pendroy
1233 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and 
  plains, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and 
  Eastern Teton Counties, Western and Central Chouteau County, 
  Cascade County below 5000ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith 
  Gap.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ325-231500-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: Cameron, Jeffers, Ennis,
McAllister, and Norris
1233 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ305-306-311-314-317-318-231500-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0007.250224T0600Z-250225T0000Z/
Hill County-Northern Blaine County-Bears Paw Mountains and
Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft-Little Belt and
Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-
Including the following locations: Fort Belknap, Harlem, Chinook,
Monarch, Neihart, Kings Hill Pass, Zurich, Lewistown, Hilger,
Hogeland, Havre, and Rocky Boy
1233 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT
FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, 
  Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Fergus County below 
  4500ft.

* WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

Brusda

709 
WWUS75 KTFX 231005
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
305 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

MTZ305-306-311-314-317-318-240000-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0007.250224T0600Z-250225T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0009.250223T1900Z-250225T0000Z/
Hill County-Northern Blaine County-Bears Paw Mountains and
Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft-Little Belt and
Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-
Including the following locations: Fort Belknap, Harlem, Chinook,
Monarch, Neihart, Kings Hill Pass, Zurich, Lewistown, Hilger,
Hogeland, Havre, and Rocky Boy
305 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, 
  Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Fergus County below 
  4500ft.

* WHEN...From noon today to 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ301>303-240000-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including the following locations: East Glacier Park, Marias
Pass, Kiowa, Santa Rita, Logan Pass, Browning, Babb, Ethridge,
Saint Mary, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, and Dupuyer
305 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph along 
  the immediate eastern slopes of the Rockies, and up to 75 mph in 
  eastern Glacier County and vicinity.

* WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ304-307>310-312-313-240000-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern
High Plains-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central
Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County
and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Conrad, Carter, Geyser, Bynum,
Rogers Pass, Chester, Stanford, Hobson, Floweree, Great Falls,
Brady, Raynesford, Windham, Ledger, Joplin, Benchland, Whitlash,
Moccasin, Fort Benton, Lothair, Shelby, Devon, Galata, Choteau,
and Pendroy
305 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and 
  plains, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and 
  Eastern Teton Counties, Western and Central Chouteau County, 
  Cascade County below 5000ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith 
  Gap.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ325-240000-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: Cameron, Jeffers, Ennis,
McAllister, and Norris
305 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

Brusda

622 
WWUS75 KTFX 231545
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
845 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

MTZ315-240645-
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0009.250224T0600Z-250224T2100Z/
Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-
Including the following locations: Lincoln, Flesher Pass,
MacDonald Pass, and Marysville
845 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ301>303-240645-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including the following locations: Browning, Dupuyer, East
Glacier Park, Logan Pass, Santa Rita, Kiowa, Cut Bank, Saint
Mary, Babb, Heart Butte, Marias Pass, and Ethridge
845 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph along 
  the immediate eastern slopes of the Rockies, and up to 75 mph in 
  eastern Glacier County and vicinity.

* WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief periods of significantly weaker winds 
  will occur at times. The strongest winds are favored tonight into 
  Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ304-307>310-312-313-240645-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern
High Plains-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central
Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County
and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Devon, Ledger, Floweree,
Windham, Great Falls, Brady, Geyser, Stanford, Rogers Pass,
Chester, Lothair, Carter, Hobson, Joplin, Fort Benton, Bynum,
Raynesford, Shelby, Choteau, Benchland, Conrad, Whitlash,
Pendroy, Moccasin, and Galata
845 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and 
  plains, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and 
  Eastern Teton Counties, Western and Central Chouteau County, 
  Cascade County below 5000ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith 
  Gap.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief periods of significantly weaker winds 
  will occur at times. The strongest winds are favored tonight into 
  Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ325-240645-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: Cameron, Jeffers, Ennis,
McAllister, and Norris
845 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are favored in the Norris 
  Hill area and vicinity. Intermittent lulls in wind will be 
  possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ305-306-311-314-317-318-240645-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.250223T1900Z-250225T0000Z/
Hill County-Northern Blaine County-Bears Paw Mountains and
Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft-Little Belt and
Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-
Including the following locations: Kings Hill Pass, Fort Belknap,
Harlem, Neihart, Monarch, Zurich, Hilger, Rocky Boy, Havre,
Lewistown, Chinook, and Hogeland
845 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, 
  Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Fergus County below 
  4500ft.

* WHEN...From noon today to 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

IG

584 
WWUS75 KTFX 232000
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
100 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

MTZ301>303-241200-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T0900Z-250226T0600Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including the following locations: Browning, Dupuyer, East
Glacier Park, Logan Pass, Santa Rita, Kiowa, Cut Bank, Saint
Mary, Babb, Heart Butte, Marias Pass, and Ethridge
100 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 40 to 55 mph 
  with gusts up to 90 mph along the immediate eastern slopes of the 
  Rockies, and up to 75 mph in eastern Glacier County and vicinity. 
  For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 
  75 mph possible.

* WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST Monday. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause isolated power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ307-308-241200-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T0900Z-250226T0600Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-
Including the following locations: Choteau, Pendroy, Bynum, and
Rogers Pass
100 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with 
  gusts up to 80 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 50 
  mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and 
  plains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST Monday. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ311-314-317-318-241200-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T1200Z-250226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250225T0000Z/
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County below
4500ft-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith
Mountains-
Including the following locations: Neihart, Monarch, Hilger,
Rocky Boy, Lewistown, and Kings Hill Pass
100 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 20 to 35 
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, and 
  Fergus County below 4500ft.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST Monday. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.


&&

$$

MTZ312-313-241200-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T1200Z-250226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Hobson, Windham, Raynesford,
Benchland, Great Falls, Geyser, Moccasin, and Stanford
100 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 25 to 
  40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and 
  Judith Gap.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST Monday. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ325-241200-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T1200Z-250226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: Cameron, Jeffers, Ennis,
McAllister, and Norris
100 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 30 to 40 mph, with 
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 20 to 
  40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible.

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST Monday. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are favored in the Norris 
  Hill area and vicinity. Intermittent lulls in wind will be 
  possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.


&&

$$

MTZ315-241200-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T0900Z-250226T0600Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.250224T0600Z-250224T2100Z/
Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-
Including the following locations: Lincoln, Flesher Pass,
MacDonald Pass, and Marysville
100 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 
PM MST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 
  25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 2 PM 
  MST Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Monday night 
  through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ304-309-310-241200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Western and Central Chouteau County-
Including the following locations: Carter, Devon, Ledger,
Floweree, Joplin, Shelby, Fort Benton, Brady, Conrad, Chester,
Whitlash, Lothair, and Galata
100 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and 
  Eastern Teton Counties, and Western and Central Chouteau County.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ305-306-241200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250225T0000Z/
Hill County-Northern Blaine County-
Including the following locations: Fort Belknap, Harlem, Zurich,
Havre, Chinook, and Hogeland
100 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Hill County and Northern Blaine County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

IG

672 
WWUS75 KTFX 240334
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
834 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

MTZ301>303-241300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T0900Z-250226T0600Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including the following locations: Santa Rita, Babb, Heart Butte,
Saint Mary, Browning, Kiowa, Cut Bank, Ethridge, East Glacier
Park, Logan Pass, Marias Pass, and Dupuyer
834 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 40 to 55 mph 
  with gusts up to 90 mph along the immediate eastern slopes of the 
  Rockies, and up to 75 mph in eastern Glacier County and vicinity. 
  For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 
  75 mph possible.

* WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST Monday. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause isolated power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of significantly weaker winds 
  will occur early tonight before stronger winds redevelop late 
  tonight into Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ307-308-241300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T0900Z-250226T0600Z/
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-
Including the following locations: Choteau, Bynum, Pendroy, and
Rogers Pass
834 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with 
  gusts up to 80 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 50 
  mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and 
  plains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST Monday. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of significantly weaker winds 
  will occur overnight before stronger winds redevelop late tonight 
  into Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the warning period.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ311-314-317-318-241300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250225T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T1200Z-250226T0000Z/
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County below
4500ft-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith
Mountains-
Including the following locations: Monarch, Rocky Boy, Hilger,
Kings Hill Pass, Neihart, and Lewistown
834 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 20 to 35 
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, and 
  Fergus County below 4500ft.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST Monday. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of significantly weaker winds will 
  occur early tonight before stronger winds redevelop late tonight 
  into Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.


&&

$$

MTZ312-313-241300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T1200Z-250226T0000Z/
Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Benchland, Raynesford,
Windham, Hobson, Moccasin, Stanford, Geyser, and Great Falls
834 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 25 to 
  40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and 
  Judith Gap.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST Monday. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of significantly weaker winds will 
  occur early tonight before stronger winds redevelop late tonight 
  into Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ325-241300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T1200Z-250226T0000Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: Cameron, Norris, Ennis,
McAllister, and Jeffers
834 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 30 to 40 mph, with 
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 20 to 
  40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible.

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST Monday. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. High winds may move loose debris, including snow, during 
  periods of stronger gusts, creating additional drifting and 
  localized roadway hazards.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are favored in the Norris 
  Hill area and vicinity. Intermittent lulls in wind will be 
  possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.


&&

$$

MTZ315-241300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.250224T0600Z-250224T2100Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T0900Z-250226T0600Z/
Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-
Including the following locations: Lincoln, MacDonald Pass,
Marysville, and Flesher Pass
834 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 
  25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST Monday. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ304-309-310-241300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Western and Central Chouteau County-
Including the following locations: Floweree, Joplin, Brady,
Conrad, Shelby, Carter, Ledger, Whitlash, Fort Benton, Lothair,
Devon, Chester, and Galata
834 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and 
  Eastern Teton Counties, and Western and Central Chouteau County.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of significantly weaker winds will 
  occur early tonight before stronger winds redevelop late tonight 
  into Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MTZ305-306-241300-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250225T0000Z/
Hill County-Northern Blaine County-
Including the following locations: Chinook, Harlem, Hogeland,
Havre, Zurich, and Fort Belknap
834 PM MST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Hill County and Northern Blaine County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of significantly weaker winds will 
  occur overnight before stronger winds redevelop early Monday 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

Hoenisch

971 
WWUS75 KTFX 240929
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
229 AM MST Mon Feb 24 2025

MTZ301>303-307-308-315-242130-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T0900Z-250226T0600Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Southern High Plains-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-
Including the following locations: Flesher Pass, Lincoln, Kiowa,
Bynum, Dupuyer, Pendroy, Choteau, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, Saint
Mary, Cut Bank, Marysville, Ethridge, Marias Pass, MacDonald
Pass, Santa Rita, Rogers Pass, Babb, Browning, and East Glacier
Park
229 AM MST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 45 mph with 
  gusts mostly up to 65 mph, but gusts to 80 mph possible closer to 
  the Rocky Mountain Front. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 
  to 40 mph with gusts mostly up to 60 mph, but gusts to 75 mph 
  possible closer to the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and 
  plains, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera 
  Counties, and Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST this afternoon. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. High winds may generally move loose debris and/or snow, 
  and cause some property damage and/or cause isolated power 
  outages, mainly on the Rocky Mountain Front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ311-314-317-318-242130-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250225T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T1200Z-250226T0000Z/
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County below
4500ft-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith
Mountains-
Including the following locations: Lewistown, Hilger, Rocky Boy,
Monarch, Neihart, and Kings Hill Pass
229 AM MST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 25 to 40 
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, and 
  Fergus County below 4500ft.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Tuesday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. High winds may move loose debris and/or snow, cause 
  minor property damage, and possibly cause some localized power 
  outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After a brief lull overnight, winds will 
  strengthen again during the early morning hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ312-313-242130-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T1200Z-250226T0000Z/
Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Stanford, Geyser, Hobson,
Windham, Benchland, Moccasin, Raynesford, and Great Falls
229 AM MST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 25 to 40 
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and 
  Judith Gap.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST this afternoon. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Tuesday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. High winds may move loose debris and/or snow, cause 
  minor property damage, and possibly cause some localized power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ325-242130-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T1200Z-250226T0000Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: Norris, Cameron, Ennis,
McAllister, and Jeffers
229 AM MST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25 to 
  40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST this afternoon. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Tuesday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. High winds may move loose debris and/or snow, cause 
  minor property damage, and possibly cause some localized power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ304-309-310-242100-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Western and Central Chouteau County-
Including the following locations: Devon, Galata, Lothair,
Floweree, Ledger, Chester, Whitlash, Joplin, Brady, Shelby,
Conrad, Fort Benton, and Carter
229 AM MST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and 
  Eastern Teton Counties, and Western and Central Chouteau County.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. High winds may move loose debris and/or snow, cause 
  minor property damage, and possibly cause some localized power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.


&&

$$

MTZ305-306-242130-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250225T0000Z/
Hill County-Northern Blaine County-
Including the following locations: Harlem, Hogeland, Fort
Belknap, Zurich, Chinook, and Havre
229 AM MST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Hill County and Northern Blaine County.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. High winds may move loose debris and/or snow, cause 
  minor property damage, and possibly cause some localized power 
  outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.


&&

$$

SC

298 
WWUS75 KTFX 242024
NPWTFX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
124 PM MST Mon Feb 24 2025

MTZ301>303-307-308-315-251130-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T0900Z-250226T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0010.250225T0900Z-250226T0600Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Southern High Plains-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-
Including the following locations: Lincoln, Cut Bank, Saint Mary,
Dupuyer, Bynum, Heart Butte, Browning, Santa Rita, Marysville,
Rogers Pass, MacDonald Pass, Choteau, Pendroy, Babb, Logan Pass,
Flesher Pass, Ethridge, Marias Pass, Kiowa, and East Glacier Park
124 PM MST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and 
  plains, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera 
  Counties, and Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the warning period.

&&

$$

MTZ325-242130-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T1200Z-250226T0000Z/
Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: Norris, Jeffers, Ennis,
McAllister, and Cameron
124 PM MST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Winds are no longer expected to pose a danger to life and property 
today, and will likely remain below 58 mph tomorrow.

$$

MTZ311-314-317-318-251130-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250225T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T1200Z-250226T0000Z/
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County below
4500ft-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith
Mountains-
Including the following locations: Monarch, Kings Hill Pass,
Rocky Boy, Lewistown, Hilger, and Neihart
124 PM MST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, and 
  Fergus County below 4500ft.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ312-313-251130-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0008.250225T1200Z-250226T0000Z/
Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Moccasin, Windham, Hobson,
Stanford, Benchland, Geyser, Raynesford, and Great Falls
124 PM MST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and 
  Judith Gap.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% 
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring 
during the watch period.

&&

$$

MTZ304-309-310-242130-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250224T2100Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Western and Central Chouteau County-
Including the following locations: Lothair, Ledger, Carter,
Devon, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Galata, Shelby, Joplin, Fort
Benton, Floweree, and Chester
124 PM MST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds are no longer expected to reach 58 mph today.

$$

MTZ305-306-242130-
/O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250225T0000Z/
Hill County-Northern Blaine County-
Including the following locations: Hogeland, Harlem, Zurich, Fort
Belknap, Chinook, and Havre
124 PM MST Mon Feb 24 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds are no longer expected to reach 58 mph today.

$$

Ludwig

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind 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 high wind warning went out at Feb 22, 4:44 AM MST, 5 hours 27 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Above normal temperatures will continue through much of next week across North Central, Central, and Southwest Montana.
This warming may potentially lead to localized minor flooding due to river ice jams and/or snowmelt runoff, at least into early next week.
Gusty westerly winds will also persist into early next week, with the greatest threat for strong winds at times being over the plains through Monday.
Pacific moisture in the strong westerly flow aloft will also bring periods of snow to the mountains, with the greatest accumulation potential being in Glacier National Park.
A high pressure ridge will help bring drier and less windy conditions for the latter half of next week, along with continued mild temperatures.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 22, 4:44 AM MST, 5 hours 27 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
444 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

Aviation Section Updated.

.KEY MESSAGES...

 - Above normal temperatures will continue through much of next
   week across North Central, Central, and Southwest Montana.

 - This warming may potentially lead to localized minor flooding
   due to river ice jams and/or snowmelt runoff, at least into
   early next week.

 - Gusty westerly winds will also persist into early next week,
   with the greatest threat for strong winds at times being over
   the plains through Monday.

 - Pacific moisture in the strong westerly flow aloft will also
   bring periods of snow to the mountains, with the greatest
   accumulation potential being in Glacier National Park.

 - A high pressure ridge will help bring drier and less windy
   conditions for the latter half of next week, along with
   continued mild temperatures.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
/Issued 406 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025/

 - Meteorological Overview:

A westerly flow aloft over Montana will continue to tap into
Pacific moisture through the weekend into Tuesday, bringing gusty
westerly winds to the plains of North Central and Central Montana,
and periods of low-elevation rain and measurable snow to the
mountains above pass level. A series of weak shortwaves is also
forecast to steadily increase the westerly flow aloft through at
least Monday, which will help keep temperatures above seasonal
averages. Combined with a strong west- to- east surface pressure
gradient over the plains and a strengthening stable layer at ridge
top level, this could cause winds to become strong at times
there. A similarly strong south- to-north surface pressure
gradient over Southwest Montana could also cause winds to become
strong at times through favored valleys, such as the Madison River
valley.

After Tuesday, a high pressure ridge off the Pacific coast is
forecast to strengthen as it moves onshore into the Western United
States. This should help keep the forecast area dry with continued
above normal temperatures. Winds aloft should also be a bit weaker
then, so strong winds are unlikely at this time.

This prolonged period of warm temperatures will also increase the
threat for minor flooding due to snowmelt and potential ice
jamming. Please see the HYDROLOGY section for more details.

 - Forecast Confidence & Scenarios:

Winds through Monday:

A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Northern Rocky Mountain
Front east to around Cut Bank. Sustained winds in the Browning
area reached 50 mph at times yesterday evening, so the Warning was
started right away. Although the NBM model forecast probability
for winds to reach that strong again for the remainder of today is
low, the probability that wind gusts could exceed 75 mph
increases to between 70 and 90 percent there again tonight through
much of Sunday, then again late Sunday night through Monday
morning; therefore, the High Wind Watch also in effect for that
area was extended through that period. Similarly, the probability
that gusts will exceed 55 mph at times over much of the plains,
during that same Watch period is 40 to 70 percent, so the Watch
there was also extended through Monday morning. While
probabilities of similarly strong 55 mph wind gusts is lower over
some portions of the plains, the Watch was also expanded in area
to include most of the plains areas, as probabilistic guidance has
had a difficult time resolving the potential for strong winds
there.

Snow on the Rocky Mountain Front, including Glacier National Park
through Tuesday:

The NBM probabilistic guidance keeps the main threat for
measurable snow in a 24-hour period above mountain pass level
along the Rocky Mountain Front, with a 50 to 70 percent
probability of 4 inches of snow Sunday through Sunday night and
again Monday night through Tuesday. At first glance, this may not
be enough to warrant winter weather highlights, but if the threat
lowers to near pass level, that may need to be reconsidered.

Dry period later next week:

Model clusters are in good agreement in keeping a strong high
pressure ridge over the forecast area for the latter half of next
week, so confidence is moderate to high in a dry and mild period.
-Coulston

&&

.AVIATION...
22/12Z TAF Period

The main concern today will be the gusty winds over North Central
MT. The winds will be strong at times in the Cut Bank area, with
windy conditions elsewhere over North Central MT. Expect mostly
cloudy skies across the CWA through the period. Rain/snow is
expected to affect the western mountain passes through the period.
Brusda

Refer to weather.gov/zlc for more detailed regional aviation
weather and hazard information.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...

Warming temperatures through the weekend and the upcoming work
week will lead changes in river ice conditions and an increased
risk of river ice break-up and the potential of ice jams. Lower
elevation snowmelt and still frozen ground could also lead to
some increased runoff into creeks and rivers, adding to the
potential for river ice breakup. Ice jams are unpredictable and
flooding can rapidly occur, so those with interests along
waterways should monitor water levels over the coming week and
take action should flooding occur.

In addition, frozen ground after a prolonged cold period and
melting snow may result in standing water in areas of poor
drainage. This could create difficult access to fields and impact
some rural roads. As temperatures warm further early next week
and the ground begins to thaw, muddy conditions may create
additional impacts. The greatest risk for overland impacts from
snowmelt look to be from eastern portions of Teton and Pondera
counties across portions of Cascade and Chouteau counties and
most lower elevation areas in Judith Basin and Fergus counties,
where water equivalent in the lower elevation snowpack ranges
from around 1.0" to as much as 3.0 to 4.0" in portions of Fergus
county. These areas are also most susceptible to overnight
temperatures remaining near or above freezing this weekend into
early next week. Across southwest MT, there is significant water
content in the snowpack in the Gallatin valley, however melting
will likely be slower with overnight temperatures continuing to
fall below freezing. - Hoenisch

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
GTF  46  38  50  40 /  10   0  10  40
CTB  43  34  47  36 /  10  10  20  40
HLN  46  30  47  35 /  10  10  30  60
BZN  41  16  43  22 /  10   0  10  50
WYS  32  10  34  19 /  10  10  60  90
DLN  40  20  42  24 /  10   0  30  40
HVR  46  31  50  34 /   0  10  20  40
LWT  44  31  47  35 /  10   0  20  30

&&

.TFX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Warning until 11 PM MST this evening for East Glacier
Park Region-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Northern High Plains.

High Wind Watch from this evening through Monday 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-Hill County-Judith
Basin County and Judith Gap-Northern High Plains-Southern High
Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Western and Central
Chouteau County.

&&

http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 22, 5:40 AM MST, 4 hours 31 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
540 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0525 AM     High Sust Winds  3 SW Cut Bank           48.60N 112.37W
02/22/2025  M41 MPH          Glacier            MT   ASOS

            41 mph average sustained wind over the past
            hour at ASOS station KCTB Cut Bank Airport.

&&

Brusda

Local storm report, Feb 22, 6:10 AM MST, 4 hours 1 minute before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
610 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0552 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 SW Cut Bank           48.60N 112.37W
02/22/2025  M67 MPH          Glacier            MT   ASOS

            ASOS station KCTB Cut Bank Airport.

&&

AM

Local storm report, Feb 22, 6:35 AM MST, 3 hours 36 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
635 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0630 AM     High Sust Winds  3 SW Cut Bank           48.60N 112.37W
02/22/2025  M47 MPH          Glacier            MT   ASOS

            ASOS station KCTB Cut Bank Airport averaged
            47 mph sustained between 456 AM and 556 AM.

&&

IG

Local storm report, Feb 22, 8:38 AM MST, 1 hour 33 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
838 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 8 WSW Saint Mary        48.68N 113.58W
02/22/2025  M58 MPH          Glacier            MT   Mesonet

            Mesonet station SNPMT Sunpoint.

&&

IG

Local storm report, Feb 22, 8:58 AM MST, 1 hour 13 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
858 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0630 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 E Cascade             47.28N 111.62W
02/22/2025  M57 MPH          Cascade            MT   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MTM76 Cascade E Mda.

&&

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.