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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Great Falls, MT
NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at Mar 5, 2026, 11:28 PM MST for 17 counties in Montana. It took effect at Mar 7, 2026, 2:00 AM MST. It was in force for 40 hr. 60 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
- Mar 5, 2026, 11:28 PM MST (06:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 7, 2026, 2:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Mar 8, 2026, 7:28 PM MDT
- In force
- 40 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Great Falls, MT
Counties Blaine County, MT, Broadwater County, MT, Cascade County, MT, Chouteau County, MT, Fergus County, MT, Gallatin County, MT, Glacier County, MT, Hill County, MT, Jefferson 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), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2:00 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 2 Se Browning, MT | Mesonet station MTBWG Browning (MT DOT). |
| Mar 7, 2:30 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 14 E Saint Mary, MT | Montana mesonet site Wetzel NE. |
| Mar 7, 2:45 AM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 52 | 2 Se Browning, MT | Average sustained wind speed of 52 mph from 0145 to 0245 local time. |
| Mar 7, 2:45 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 20 Sw Bynum, MT | Mesonet station SALMT Salmond Ranch. |
| Mar 7, 2:50 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 16 Wsw Cut Bank, MT | Montana mesonet site Mission Lake S. |
| Mar 7, 3:00 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 8 Wsw Saint Mary, MT | Mesonet station SNPMT Sunpoint. |
| Mar 7, 3:00 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 14 W Bynum, MT | Mesonet station DELMT Dellwo (MCSCN). |
| Mar 7, 3:35 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 16 Wsw Cut Bank, MT | Montana mesonet site Mission Lake S. |
| Mar 7, 4:15 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 8 Ssw Choteau, MT | Mesonet station MTCTS Choteau South Us-287 Mp 56.0. |
| Mar 7, 4:25 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 8 W Bynum, MT | Montana mesonet site Bynum W. |
| Mar 7, 5:21 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 79 | 8 Se East Glacier Park, MT | Mesonet station DCRM8 Deep Creek RAWS. |
| Mar 7, 8:15 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 14 W Bynum, MT | Mesonet station DELMT Dellwo (MCSCN). |
| Mar 7, 8:59 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 15 E Whitlash, MT | |
| Mar 7, 10:45 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 6 S Whitlash, MT | Mesonet station GW3546 WHITLASH SEVEN SOUTH. |
| Mar 7, 11:00 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 6 Wnw Ledger, MT | Mesonet station MTVAR Valier Jct 1-15 Mp 347.0. |
| Mar 7, 11:00 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Ene East Glacier Park, MT | Mesonet station MTBRN Two Medicine Bridge (MT DOT). |
| Mar 7, 11:15 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 5 N Ledger, MT | Mesonet station MTM73 Ledger N Mda. |
| Mar 7, 11:30 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 16 Ne The Knees, MT | Mesonet station GW1952 RIVERVIEW COLONY. |
| Mar 7, 11:45 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 14 Nnw Joplin, MT | Mesonet station DW4821 Chester. |
| Mar 7, 11:45 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 2 Sse Geyser, MT | Mesonet station MTGYS Geyser (MT DOT). |
| Mar 7, 11:45 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 2 Sse Geyser, MT | Mesonet station MTGYS Geyser (MT DOT). |
| Mar 7, 11:52 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 7 Ese Hilger, MT | Mesonet station JPKM8 Judith Peak RAWS. |
| Mar 7, 11:59 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 Sw Cut Bank, MT | ASOS station KCTB Cut Bank Airport. |
| Mar 7, 12:15 PM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | 2 Sse Geyser, MT | Corrects previous high sust winds report from 2 SSE Geyser. Average sustained wind of 40 mph from 1115 AM to 1215 PM at mesonet station MTGYS Geyser (MT DOT). |
| Mar 7, 12:15 PM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 55 | 2 Sse Geyser, MT | Average sustained wind of 40 mph from 1115 AM to 1215 PM at mesonet station MTGYS Geyser (MT DOT). |
| Mar 7, 12:29 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 5 Wsw Great Falls, MT | ASOS station KGTF Great Falls Airport. |
| Mar 7, 12:35 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 4 Ne Chester, MT | Mesonet station GW4015 CHESTER FOUR NE. |
| Mar 7, 12:35 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 76 | 9 Ese East Glacier Park, MT | 76 mph wind gust at Dog Gun Lake - via MT Mesonet site. |
| Mar 7, 12:45 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | Kevin, MT | Mesonet station DW0975 Kevin. |
| Mar 7, 1:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 2 E Helena, MT | ASOS station KHLN Helena Airport. |
| Mar 7, 1:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 7 Se Lothair, MT | Mesonet station GW3478 TCTIBER. |
| Mar 7, 1:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 Nnw Shelby, MT | AWOS station KSBX 2 NNW Shelby. |
| Mar 7, 1:30 PM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 54 | 9 Ese East Glacier Park, MT | Sustained wind of 54 mph from 12 PM to 130 PM at Dog Gun Lake - MT Mesonet site. |
| Mar 7, 1:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | Sunburst, MT | Mesonet station MTSUN Sunburst (MT DOT). |
| Mar 7, 1:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 2 Nnw Shelby, MT | Mesonet station GW0664 Shelby Airport. |
| Mar 7, 2:00 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 8 Wsw Saint Mary, MT | Mesonet station SNPMT Sunpoint. |
| Mar 7, 2:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 3 W Devon, MT | Mesonet station GW5346 DEVON THREE WEST. |
| Mar 7, 2:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 20 Sw Bynum, MT | Mesonet station SALMT Salmond Ranch. |
| Mar 7, 2:21 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 80 | 8 Se East Glacier Park, MT | Mesonet station DCRM8 Deep Creek RAWS. |
| Mar 7, 2:45 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 14 Nnw Joplin, MT | Mesonet station DW4821 Chester. |
| Mar 7, 2:55 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 80 | 9 Ese East Glacier Park, MT | 80 mph wind gust at Dog Gun Lake - Montana mesonet site. |
| Mar 7, 3:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 7 Se Lothair, MT | Mesonet station GW3478 TCTIBER. |
| Mar 7, 3:35 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 9 Sw Dupuyer, MT | Mesonet station DVI01084 Dupuyer. |
| Mar 7, 4:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 12 Wnw Cut Bank, MT | Mesonet station BFAM 12.1 W Cut Bank (AGRIMET). |
| Mar 7, 4:20 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 8 W Bynum, MT | 73 mph wind gust at Bynum Montana mesonet site. |
| Mar 7, 4:21 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 81 | 8 Se East Glacier Park, MT | Mesonet station DCRM8 Deep Creek RAWS. |
| Mar 7, 4:29 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 14 Sw Augusta, MT | Upper Elk Creek - KMTAUGUS3. |
| Mar 7, 4:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 5 Se Browning, MT | Mesonet station SHBM Browning. |
| Mar 7, 4:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Nw Pendroy, MT | Mesonet station MTPND Pendroy (MT DOT). |
| Mar 7, 4:35 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 3 Sw Cut Bank, MT | ASOS station KCTB Cut Bank Airport. |
| Mar 7, 4:40 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 16 Wsw Cut Bank, MT | 69 mph at Mission Lake Montana mesonet site. |
| Mar 7, 5:00 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 13 Nnw Canyon Creek, MT | Mesonet station MTFPS Flesher Pass S-279 Mp 30.5. |
| Mar 7, 5:28 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 3 Sw Cut Bank, MT | ASOS station KCTB Cut Bank Airport. |
| Mar 7, 5:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 12 Wnw Cut Bank, MT | Mesonet station BFAM 12.1 W Cut Bank (AGRIMET). |
| Mar 7, 5:45 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 8 Ssw Choteau, MT | Mesonet station MTCTS Choteau South Us-287 Mp 56.0. |
| Mar 7, 6:00 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 20 Sw Bynum, MT | Mesonet station SALMT Salmond Ranch. |
| Mar 7, 6:02 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 3 Sw Cut Bank, MT | ASOS station KCTB Cut Bank Airport. |
| Mar 7, 6:15 PM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 47 | 3 Sw Cut Bank, MT | Average sustained wind of 47 mph from 515 PM until 615 PM at ASOS station KCTB Cut Bank Airport. |
| Mar 7, 6:43 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 15 E Whitlash, MT | Mesonet station GW0718 Joplin 25nnw. |
| Mar 7, 6:45 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 6 Wnw Ledger, MT | Mesonet station MTVAR Valier Jct 1-15 Mp 347.0. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Glasgow Intl Airport, MT (KGGW), launched 00:00Z, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 356 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
- 762 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 10 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 134 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
605 WWUS75 KTFX 060628 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1128 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026 MTZ301>303-307-308-062130- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0012.260307T0900Z-260308T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0013.260307T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Choteau, Bynum, Heart Butte, Kiowa, Browning, Saint Mary, Dupuyer, Santa Rita, Babb, Rogers Pass, East Glacier Park, Ethridge, Marias Pass, Logan Pass, Pendroy, and Cut Bank 1128 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MST SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Westerly winds 40 to 60 mph, with gusts up to 85 mph. Isolated wind gusts over 100 mph are expected along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM MST Saturday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...On Sunday the magnitude and duration of the winds will be similar to the December 17th event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ310>314-062130- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0013.260308T1200Z-260309T0600Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0012.260307T1500Z-260308T0600Z/ Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft- Including the following locations: Benchland, Windham, Raynesford, Rocky Boy, Floweree, Lewistown, Hobson, Moccasin, Stanford, Great Falls, Hilger, Fort Benton, Carter, and Geyser 1128 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the second High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the second High Wind Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be very difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The magnitude and duration of the winds on Sunday are expected to be similar to the December 17th event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the watch period. && $$ MTZ304>306-309-315>324-326-062130- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0013.260308T1200Z-260309T0600Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County- Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Snowy and Judith Mountains-Helena Valley-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Gallatin Valley- Including the following locations: Winston, Helena, Havre, Chester, MacDonald Pass, Ringling, Corbin, White Sulphur Springs, Monarch, Bozeman Pass, Willow Creek, Whitlash, Homestake Pass, Harrison, Deep Creek Pass, Pony, Flesher Pass, Marysville, Ledger, Kings Hill Pass, Clancy, Joplin, Zurich, Wolf Creek, Craig, Harlem, Chinook, Brady, Wickes, Maudlow, Lothair, Three Forks, Bozeman, Checkerboard, Galata, Gallatin Gateway, Montana City, Shelby, Neihart, Battle Ridge Pass, Elk Park Pass, Toston, Townsend, Hogeland, Lincoln, Fort Belknap, Canyon Creek, Trident, Martinsdale, Boulder, Conrad, Whitehall, and Devon 1128 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be very difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The magnitude and duration of the winds are expected to be similar to the December 17th event. 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. && $$ IG
10 follow-up statements
101 WWUS75 KTFX 062019 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 119 PM MST Fri Mar 6 2026 MTZ310-311-071430- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0012.260307T1500Z-260308T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0013.260308T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine- Including the following locations: Rocky Boy, Fort Benton, Carter, and Floweree 119 PM MST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the watch period. && $$ MTZ312>314-071430- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0012.260307T1500Z-260308T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0013.260307T1500Z-260309T0600Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Fergus County below 4500ft- Including the following locations: Hilger, Geyser, Hobson, Great Falls, Moccasin, Windham, Raynesford, Benchland, Lewistown, and Stanford 119 PM MST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...On Saturday, west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. On Sunday, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a brief lull in high winds Saturday night before the strongest winds arrive on Sunday. 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. && $$ MTZ301>303-307-308-071430- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.260307T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Ethridge, Babb, Browning, Bynum, Dupuyer, East Glacier Park, Cut Bank, Saint Mary, Kiowa, Rogers Pass, Choteau, Pendroy, Santa Rita, Heart Butte, and Logan Pass 119 PM MST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MST SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Westerly winds 40 to 60 mph, with gusts up to 85 mph. Isolated wind gusts over 100 mph are expected along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM MST Saturday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ304>306-309-315>324-326-071430- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0013.260308T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County- Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Snowy and Judith Mountains-Helena Valley-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Gallatin Valley- Including the following locations: Helena, Gallatin Gateway, Hogeland, Marysville, Lothair, Whitlash, Townsend, Chester, Whitehall, Corbin, Galata, Bozeman, Conrad, Three Forks, Montana City, Craig, Chinook, Canyon Creek, Havre, Joplin, Neihart, Trident, Toston, Wolf Creek, White Sulphur Springs, Pony, Clancy, Devon, Willow Creek, Flesher Pass, Monarch, Boulder, Bozeman Pass, Kings Hill Pass, Brady, Checkerboard, Ledger, Shelby, Elk Park Pass, Zurich, Homestake Pass, Harrison, Martinsdale, Harlem, Lincoln, Deep Creek Pass, Winston, Battle Ridge Pass, Fort Belknap, MacDonald Pass, Ringling, Wickes, and Maudlow 119 PM MST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times. 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. && $$ Glinskas
084 WWUS75 KTFX 070645 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1145 PM MST Fri Mar 6 2026 MTZ312-314-072145- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0013.260307T1500Z-260309T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0013.260308T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Fergus County below 4500ft- Including the following locations: Great Falls, Hilger, and Lewistown 1145 PM MST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected with isolated gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Fergus County below 4500ft. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The magnitude and duration of the winds will be similar to the December 17th event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ313-072145- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0013.260307T1500Z-260309T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0013.260307T1500Z-260309T0600Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Hobson, Stanford, Moccasin, Geyser, Raynesford, Windham, and Benchland 1145 PM MST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST Saturday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The will be a brief lull in the winds Saturday evening through early Sunday morning. The strongest winds will be during the day on Sunday. On Sunday the magnitude and duration of the winds will be similar to the December 17th event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ304>306-309>311-315>319-072145- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0013.260308T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.W.0013.260308T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County- Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-Helena Valley- Including the following locations: Zurich, Fort Benton, Chester, Whitlash, Floweree, Shelby, Craig, Harlem, Chinook, Kings Hill Pass, Rocky Boy, Neihart, Brady, Monarch, MacDonald Pass, Carter, Marysville, Havre, Canyon Creek, Devon, Lothair, Ledger, Conrad, Flesher Pass, Wolf Creek, Lincoln, Galata, Hogeland, Joplin, Fort Belknap, and Helena 1145 PM MST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ301>303-307-308-072145- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.260307T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Santa Rita, Browning, Marias Pass, Babb, Logan Pass, Dupuyer, Ethridge, Kiowa, Bynum, Choteau, Cut Bank, Saint Mary, East Glacier Park, Heart Butte, Pendroy, and Rogers Pass 1145 PM MST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Westerly winds 40 to 60 mph, with gusts up to 90 mph. Isolated wind gusts over 100 mph are expected along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult to very dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...On Sunday the magnitude and duration of the winds will be similar to the December 17th event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ320>324-326-072145- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0013.260308T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys- Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Gallatin Valley- Including the following locations: White Sulphur Springs, Boulder, Winston, Whitehall, Trident, Three Forks, Montana City, Toston, Harrison, Homestake Pass, Wickes, Clancy, Martinsdale, Willow Creek, Pony, Battle Ridge Pass, Corbin, Bozeman Pass, Deep Creek Pass, Elk Park Pass, Maudlow, Ringling, Checkerboard, Gallatin Gateway, Townsend, and Bozeman 1145 PM MST Fri Mar 6 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the watch period. && $$ IG
522 WWUS75 KTFX 071834 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1134 AM MST Sat Mar 7 2026 MTZ320>324-080945- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0013.260308T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KTFX.HW.W.0013.260308T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys- Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters- Including the following locations: Battle Ridge Pass, Boulder, Toston, Townsend, Pony, Three Forks, Trident, Willow Creek, Harrison, Deep Creek Pass, Checkerboard, Bozeman Pass, Wickes, Ringling, Montana City, Maudlow, Elk Park Pass, Whitehall, Homestake Pass, Winston, Corbin, Martinsdale, Clancy, and White Sulphur Springs 1134 AM MST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected, particularly in the wind prone areas. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Canyon Ferry Area, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, and Missouri Headwaters. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Localized blowing dust and snow will be possible. 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. && $$ MTZ301>303-307-308-080945- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Saint Mary, Browning, East Glacier Park, Heart Butte, Santa Rita, Babb, Choteau, Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Pendroy, Rogers Pass, Dupuyer, Kiowa, Bynum, Cut Bank, and Ethridge 1134 AM MST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Westerly winds 40 to 60 mph, with gusts up to 90 mph. Isolated wind gusts over 100 mph are expected along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult to very dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ313-080945- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Stanford, Moccasin, Geyser, Windham, Raynesford, Hobson, and Benchland 1134 AM MST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The will be a brief lull in the winds Saturday evening through early Sunday morning. The strongest winds will be during the day on Sunday. On Sunday the magnitude and duration of the winds will be similar to the December 17th event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ304>306-309>312-314>319-080945- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.260308T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County- Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Cascade County below 5000ft-Fergus County below 4500ft-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-Helena Valley- Including the following locations: Craig, Harlem, Galata, Fort Belknap, Ledger, Neihart, Lothair, Marysville, Monarch, Canyon Creek, Devon, Great Falls, Fort Benton, Flesher Pass, Helena, Joplin, Hilger, Kings Hill Pass, Zurich, Lewistown, Carter, Chinook, Floweree, Chester, Brady, Whitlash, Hogeland, Shelby, Conrad, Wolf Creek, Havre, Lincoln, Rocky Boy, and MacDonald Pass 1134 AM MST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. A few isolated higher gusts will be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ326-080945- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0013.260308T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ Gallatin Valley- Including the following locations: Gallatin Gateway and Bozeman 1134 AM MST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Gallatin Valley. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday 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... 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. && $$ Ludwig
581 WWUS75 KTFX 080540 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1040 PM MST Sat Mar 7 2026 MTZ326-080645- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0013.260308T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ Gallatin Valley- Including the following locations: Gallatin Gateway and Bozeman 1040 PM MST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... $$ MTZ312-082045- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.W.0013.260308T0540Z-260309T0600Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft- Including the following locations: Great Falls 1040 PM MST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 60 mph, with gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be very 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. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. 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. && $$ MTZ301>303-307-308-082045- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Santa Rita, Dupuyer, Babb, Bynum, Pendroy, Heart Butte, East Glacier Park, Choteau, Logan Pass, Browning, Ethridge, Rogers Pass, Cut Bank, Saint Mary, Kiowa, and Marias Pass 1040 PM MST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Westerly winds 40 to 60 mph, with gusts up to 90 mph. Isolated wind gusts over 100 mph are expected along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult to very dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...On Sunday the magnitude and duration of the winds will be similar to the December 17th event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ313-082045- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Moccasin, Geyser, Windham, Benchland, Raynesford, Stanford, and Hobson 1040 PM MST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The will be a brief lull in the winds Saturday evening through early Sunday morning. The strongest winds will be during the day on Sunday. On Sunday the magnitude and duration of the winds will be similar to the December 17th event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ304>306-309>311-314>319-082045- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.260308T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County- Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-Helena Valley- Including the following locations: Zurich, Canyon Creek, Monarch, Shelby, Kings Hill Pass, Havre, Conrad, Helena, Joplin, Rocky Boy, Lothair, Craig, Wolf Creek, Chester, Lewistown, Lincoln, Ledger, Harlem, MacDonald Pass, Brady, Carter, Neihart, Hogeland, Galata, Marysville, Chinook, Devon, Hilger, Flesher Pass, Whitlash, Fort Belknap, Floweree, and Fort Benton 1040 PM MST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the warning period. && $$ MTZ320>324-082045- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.260308T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys- Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters- Including the following locations: Townsend, Toston, Wickes, Maudlow, Clancy, Martinsdale, Deep Creek Pass, Boulder, Willow Creek, Battle Ridge Pass, Harrison, White Sulphur Springs, Bozeman Pass, Elk Park Pass, Whitehall, Winston, Homestake Pass, Montana City, Trident, Corbin, Pony, Ringling, Checkerboard, and Three Forks 1040 PM MST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected, particularly in the wind prone areas. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Canyon Ferry Area, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, and Missouri Headwaters. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Localized blowing dust and snow will be possible. 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. && $$ Moldan
648 WWUS75 KTFX 080807 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 107 AM MST Sun Mar 8 2026 MTZ301>303-307-308-312-313-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Bynum, Pendroy, Choteau, Windham, Benchland, Heart Butte, Rogers Pass, Raynesford, Santa Rita, Dupuyer, Great Falls, Browning, Ethridge, Cut Bank, Stanford, Saint Mary, Hobson, Babb, Moccasin, East Glacier Park, Geyser, Logan Pass, Kiowa, and Marias Pass 107 AM MST Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph, with gusts up to 90 mph. Isolated wind gusts over 100 mph are expected along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties, Cascade County below 5000ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may significantly reduce visibility, PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ304>306-309>311-314>319-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.260308T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County- Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-Helena Valley- Including the following locations: Zurich, Canyon Creek, Monarch, Shelby, Kings Hill Pass, Havre, Conrad, Helena, Joplin, Rocky Boy, Lothair, Craig, Wolf Creek, Chester, Lewistown, Lincoln, Ledger, Harlem, MacDonald Pass, Brady, Carter, Neihart, Hogeland, Galata, Marysville, Chinook, Devon, Hilger, Flesher Pass, Whitlash, Fort Belknap, Floweree, and Fort Benton 107 AM MST Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ320>324-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.260308T0900Z-260309T0600Z/ Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys- Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters- Including the following locations: Townsend, Toston, Wickes, Maudlow, Clancy, Martinsdale, Deep Creek Pass, Boulder, Willow Creek, Battle Ridge Pass, Harrison, White Sulphur Springs, Bozeman Pass, Elk Park Pass, Whitehall, Winston, Homestake Pass, Montana City, Trident, Corbin, Pony, Ringling, Checkerboard, and Three Forks 107 AM MST Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Canyon Ferry Area, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, and Missouri Headwaters. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ Moldan
612 WWUS75 KTFX 081636 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1036 AM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 MTZ305-306-310-090600- /O.NEW.KTFX.DU.Y.0002.260308T1636Z-260308T2200Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Hill County-Northern Blaine County-Western and Central Chouteau County- Including the following locations: Carter, Fort Belknap, Floweree, Chinook, Fort Benton, Harlem, Hogeland, Zurich, and Havre 1036 AM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM MDT this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility and high winds, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility along area roads due to blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ312-090600- /O.NEW.KTFX.DU.Y.0002.260308T1636Z-260308T2200Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft- Including the following locations: Great Falls 1036 AM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM MDT this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility and high winds, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility along area roads due to blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ301>303-307-308-313-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Moccasin, Logan Pass, Santa Rita, Rogers Pass, Raynesford, Browning, Babb, Kiowa, Stanford, Dupuyer, Choteau, Benchland, Cut Bank, Saint Mary, Marias Pass, Hobson, Ethridge, Geyser, Pendroy, East Glacier Park, Windham, Heart Butte, and Bynum 1036 AM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph in Judith Basin County and up 90 mph along the Rocky Mountain Front. Isolated wind gusts over 100 mph are expected along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ304-309-311-314>319-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft- Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-Helena Valley- Including the following locations: Lothair, Whitlash, Conrad, Helena, Monarch, Devon, MacDonald Pass, Neihart, Shelby, Craig, Chester, Hilger, Brady, Ledger, Lincoln, Canyon Creek, Joplin, Lewistown, Wolf Creek, Rocky Boy, Galata, Marysville, Flesher Pass, and Kings Hill Pass 1036 AM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Fergus County below 4500ft, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Gates of the Mountains, and Helena Valley. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Power outages are expected. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If possible, consider delaying travel or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ320>324-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys- Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters- Including the following locations: Whitehall, Corbin, Elk Park Pass, Bozeman Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Townsend, Willow Creek, Homestake Pass, Harrison, Clancy, Deep Creek Pass, Trident, Martinsdale, Wickes, Three Forks, Winston, Ringling, Montana City, Pony, Maudlow, Checkerboard, Toston, White Sulphur Springs, and Boulder 1036 AM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph, particularly in the wind prone areas. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Canyon Ferry Area, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, and Missouri Headwaters. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Localized blowing dust and snow will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ Glinskas
389 WWUS75 KTFX 081913 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 113 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 MTZ304-090600- /O.EXA.KTFX.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty- Including the following locations: Lothair, Galata, Joplin, Whitlash, Devon, Shelby, and Chester 113 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM MDT this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility as a result of blowing dust. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility along area roads due to blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ305-306-310-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/ Hill County-Northern Blaine County-Western and Central Chouteau County- Including the following locations: Carter, Fort Belknap, Floweree, Chinook, Fort Benton, Harlem, Hogeland, Zurich, and Havre 113 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Hill County, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility as a result of blowing dust. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility along area roads due to blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ312-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft- Including the following locations: Great Falls 113 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility as a result of blowing dust. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility along area roads due to blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ301>303-307-308-313-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Moccasin, Logan Pass, Santa Rita, Rogers Pass, Raynesford, Browning, Babb, Kiowa, Stanford, Dupuyer, Choteau, Benchland, Cut Bank, Saint Mary, Marias Pass, Hobson, Ethridge, Geyser, Pendroy, East Glacier Park, Windham, Heart Butte, and Bynum 113 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph in Judith Basin County and up 90 mph along the Rocky Mountain Front. Isolated wind gusts over 100 mph are expected along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility along area roads due to blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ309-311-314>319-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-Helena Valley- Including the following locations: Rocky Boy, Brady, Marysville, Conrad, Lewistown, Flesher Pass, Monarch, Ledger, Kings Hill Pass, MacDonald Pass, Neihart, Helena, Wolf Creek, Craig, Lincoln, Hilger, and Canyon Creek 113 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Fergus County below 4500ft, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Gates of the Mountains, and Helena Valley. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ320>324-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys- Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters- Including the following locations: Whitehall, Corbin, Elk Park Pass, Bozeman Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Townsend, Willow Creek, Homestake Pass, Harrison, Clancy, Deep Creek Pass, Trident, Martinsdale, Wickes, Three Forks, Winston, Ringling, Montana City, Pony, Maudlow, Checkerboard, Toston, White Sulphur Springs, and Boulder 113 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph, particularly in the wind prone areas. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Canyon Ferry Area, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, and Missouri Headwaters. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Localized blowing dust and snow will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ Glinskas
350 WWUS75 KTFX 082144 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 344 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 MTZ301>303-307-308-082245- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Browning, Kiowa, Rogers Pass, Dupuyer, Ethridge, Heart Butte, Santa Rita, Choteau, Saint Mary, Pendroy, Logan Pass, Bynum, Cut Bank, Babb, East Glacier Park, and Marias Pass 344 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat for strong winds has ended. $$ MTZ304>306-090600- /O.EXP.KTFX.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260308T2200Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County- Including the following locations: Galata, Havre, Shelby, Whitlash, Joplin, Chinook, Fort Belknap, Hogeland, Zurich, Chester, Devon, Lothair, and Harlem 344 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * 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. && $$ MTZ310-090600- /O.EXT.KTFX.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260309T0200Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Western and Central Chouteau County- Including the following locations: Fort Benton, Carter, and Floweree 344 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ312-090600- /O.EXT.KTFX.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260309T0200Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft- Including the following locations: Great Falls 344 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ309-311-314>319-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-Helena Valley- Including the following locations: Conrad, Ledger, MacDonald Pass, Helena, Hilger, Marysville, Flesher Pass, Canyon Creek, Lincoln, Neihart, Monarch, Lewistown, Brady, Wolf Creek, Craig, Rocky Boy, and Kings Hill Pass 344 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Fergus County below 4500ft, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Gates of the Mountains, and Helena Valley. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ313-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Windham, Benchland, Geyser, Stanford, Moccasin, Hobson, and Raynesford 344 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * 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... If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route. && $$ MTZ320>324-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys- Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters- Including the following locations: Montana City, Deep Creek Pass, Bozeman Pass, Wickes, Trident, Three Forks, Battle Ridge Pass, Ringling, Townsend, Winston, Homestake Pass, Martinsdale, White Sulphur Springs, Corbin, Pony, Whitehall, Elk Park Pass, Maudlow, Checkerboard, Harrison, Clancy, Boulder, Toston, and Willow Creek 344 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Canyon Ferry Area, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, and Missouri Headwaters. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ Brusda
991 WWUS75 KTFX 082317 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 517 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 MTZ304>306-090030- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County- Including the following locations: Galata, Havre, Shelby, Whitlash, Joplin, Chinook, Fort Belknap, Hogeland, Zurich, Chester, Devon, Lothair, and Harlem 517 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat for strong winds has ended. $$ MTZ310-312-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260309T0200Z/ Western and Central Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft- Including the following locations: Fort Benton, Carter, Great Falls, and Floweree 517 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ309-311-313>324-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-Helena Valley-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Meagher County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters- Including the following locations: Montana City, Flesher Pass, Bozeman Pass, Deep Creek Pass, Benchland, Wickes, Trident, Brady, Three Forks, Battle Ridge Pass, Conrad, Ringling, Townsend, Winston, Hilger, Canyon Creek, Lincoln, Craig, Rocky Boy, Homestake Pass, Stanford, Kings Hill Pass, Ledger, MacDonald Pass, Helena, Martinsdale, Marysville, White Sulphur Springs, Windham, Monarch, Corbin, Pony, Whitehall, Elk Park Pass, Moccasin, Hobson, Maudlow, Checkerboard, Willow Creek, Harrison, Neihart, Geyser, Clancy, Boulder, Toston, Lewistown, Wolf Creek, and Raynesford 517 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ Brusda
716 WWUS75 KTFX 090128 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 728 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 MTZ310-312-090230- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ /O.CAN.KTFX.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260309T0200Z/ Western and Central Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft- Including the following locations: Fort Benton, Carter, Great Falls, and Floweree 728 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat for strong winds and blowing dust has ended. $$ MTZ309-311-313>324-090230- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/ Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-Helena Valley-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Meagher County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters- Including the following locations: Montana City, Flesher Pass, Bozeman Pass, Deep Creek Pass, Benchland, Wickes, Trident, Brady, Three Forks, Battle Ridge Pass, Conrad, Ringling, Townsend, Winston, Hilger, Canyon Creek, Lincoln, Craig, Rocky Boy, Homestake Pass, Stanford, Kings Hill Pass, Ledger, MacDonald Pass, Helena, Martinsdale, Marysville, White Sulphur Springs, Windham, Monarch, Corbin, Pony, Whitehall, Elk Park Pass, Moccasin, Hobson, Maudlow, Checkerboard, Willow Creek, Harrison, Neihart, Geyser, Clancy, Boulder, Toston, Lewistown, Wolf Creek, and Raynesford 728 PM MDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat for strong winds has ended. $$ Brusda
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 Mar 5, 10:42 PM MST, 46 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Snow/rain will continue across the region through Friday morning.
- Gusty winds are forecasted for the weekend, with mild and dry weather returning.
- A few weather systems next week will bring a few opportunities for snow.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 5, 10:42 PM MST, 46 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1042 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026 Aviation Section Updated. .KEY MESSAGES... - Snow/rain will continue across the region through Friday morning. - Gusty winds are forecasted for the weekend, with mild and dry weather returning. - A few weather systems next week will bring a few opportunities for snow. && .UPDATE... /Issued 512 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026/ Snow will linger across Gallatin County and the Little Belts through tomorrow morning. Snow looks to primarily only accumulate on grassy surfaces. However, any roads that are wet tonight across Southwestern and Central Montana will likely freeze over this evening after the sun sets. For the update, PoPs across portions of Central and Southwestern Montana were increased through tomorrow morning to better reflect current radar imagery and the latest hi-res model guidance. QPF was also increased across Gallatin County to better reflect the latest hi-res model guidance. The rest of the forecast is on track. -IG && .DISCUSSION... /Issued 512 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026/ - Meteorological Overview: A vertically stacked low in Idaho will continue to move to the east throughout the afternoon. The associated surface/700mb front has produced light to moderate snow across Southwest MT throughout the day. Marginal temperatures with the increased sun angle this afternoon has lead to most snow accumulations to remain on non pavement surfaces despite moderate snow rates. This system has been progressing slower than models throughout the day, which had lead to lower impacts of this system overall since the higher sun angle has warmed up the ground for less snow accumulations. Southwest MT can expect to see additional widespread light to moderate snow through the afternoon/early evening, but additional accumulations will be mainly on non pavement surfaces. By the evening, the main low and mid level forcing will pull away. However, northwest flow aloft will allow for additional scattered rain/snow showers through Friday morning across the region. Colder air aloft combined with low instability in North-Central MT will also bring the low end chance for some graupel to mix in with a heaver rain/snow shower this evening. This northwest flow aloft pattern through the weekend will allow for additional light snow to develop in the mountains, but lower elevations will generally remain dry through the day Sunday. Starting on Saturday, high pressure builds in the Great Basin region, while a low deepens farther north into Canada. This will strengthen the surface pressure gradient along the Rocky Mountain Front and North-Central MT plains. This will begin a windy period for the plains through Monday. Better 700mb winds arrive Sunday, which will bring the period of strongest winds and become more widespread across the region. The strong chinook winds will bring back mild temperatures for the weekend. The warm, windy, and drier conditions at lower elevations brings a concern for elevated grassland fire risk. Later in the day Sunday through Monday, a Canadian front will push south through Montana. The front will help cut the strong winds, as well as bring cooler temperatures and light snow to the lower elevations. The pattern next week will be more zonal, with a few waves of Pacific weather systems moving through. This will keep the week somewhat active with temperatures oscillating through the week. - Forecast Confidence & Scenarios: Snow Through Friday Morning: The upper level front is currently passing through Gallatin and Fergus Counties at the moment. They can continue to see this widespread wet snow over the next few hours. Warm surface temperatures had made snow struggle to accumulate throughout the day. Southwest MT can still see a couple more inches of snow, with locally higher amounts at the peaks through the evening. Since impacts to roads will be minimal through the rest of the day, I've decided to let the Winter Weather Advisories expire at 3pm MST. There will be additional rain/snow showers. Temperatures dropping into the 20s/teens overnight will allow for any wet pavements to freeze and become slick. Winds Saturday Through Monday: The strong winds Saturday will be mainly driven by the strengthening pressure gradient. The stronger winds look to be concentrated mainly along the Rocky Mountain Front, extending out to the Highway 200 corridor/US 87. There's a greater than 60% chance for 75 mph wind gusts along the Rocky Mountain Front foothills. Probabilities did decrease slightly across the plains since yesterday.There is up to a 40-70% chance for 58 mph wind gusts. The current High Wind Watches remain on track. The strongest winds will happen Sunday, as stronger 700mb winds move into the region. This combined with the pressure gradient front and daytime mixing will bring in the strongest period of winds during the day Sunday. The gusty winds will spread much farther across the region. Along the Rocky Mountain Front foothills, there is a good chance for gusts to exceed 80mph. The probability for 90mph wind gusts have increased as well over the past day. Across the rest of the region, there's a 40-80% chance for 58mph wind gusts north of I-90. -Wilson && .AVIATION... 06/06Z TAF Period Snow or snow showers will continue across portions of North Central through Southwest Montana through ~09-15z Friday and impact the KBZN, KEKS, KHLN, KGTF, and KCTB terminal. While MVFR VIS can largely be expected beneath any burst of snow CIGS may fall to as low as LIFR/IFR. As the snow ends from northwest to southeast, and skies clear, concerns will shift to the potential for fog development, especially across Southwest Montana where precipitation has been abundant over the past 24 hours and across eastern portions of Central and North Central Montana (i.e. KLWT and KHVR). As of this TAF issuance confidence was not high enough to go below IFR at the KBZN, KLWT, or KHVR terminals; however, VLIFR/LIFR conditions can't be ruled out. - Moldan && .FIRE WEATHER... There will be elevated fire weather concerns for grassland areas this weekend. Particularly for areas that receive little to no precipitation today and Friday. Strong winds, gusting over 50 mph at times, combined with high temperatures in the 50s and 60s and minimum relative humidity values in the 20s and 30s may create difficulties to contain any existing or new fire starts. The worst conditions look to occur on Sunday when the winds will be strongest and most widespread. - RCG && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... GTF 28 47 32 57 / 70 10 0 0 CTB 23 46 31 52 / 60 0 0 10 HLN 27 45 29 53 / 70 20 10 20 BZN 24 44 22 51 / 90 30 10 10 WYS 16 37 13 36 / 80 20 10 30 DLN 21 41 23 48 / 30 0 0 0 HVR 22 50 28 61 / 10 0 0 0 LWT 22 43 26 54 / 40 10 10 0 && .TFX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... High Wind Watch from late Friday night through Saturday evening for East Glacier Park Region-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains- Southern Rocky Mountain Front. High Wind Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday evening for Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Cascade County below 5000ft-Fergus County below 4500ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Western and Central Chouteau County. && http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Mar 5, 6:12 PM MST, 5 hours 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Great Falls MT 612 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026 MTZ320-324>330-060700- Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Missouri Headwaters- Madison River Valley-Gallatin Valley-Northwest Beaverhead County- Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft- Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains- Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains- Including the cities of Trident, Maudlow, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, Deep Creek Pass, Harrison, Three Forks, Willow Creek, Pony, Whitehall, Cameron, Ennis, Jeffers, McAllister, Norris, Bozeman, Gallatin Gateway, Dewey, Wisdom, Wise River, Big Hole Pass, Chief Joseph Pass, Bannack, Dillon, Glen, Waterloo, Monida Pass, Big Sky, West Yellowstone, Targhee Pass, and Raynolds Pass 612 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026 ...Light Snow and Icy Roads in Southwestern Montana Tonight... Light snow will continue in Madison and Gallatin County through tonight. This light snow will reduce visibility to one half mile at times through midnight tonight. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch are expected below pass-level with up to three inches of snow expected above pass-level through tomorrow morning in Madison and Gallatin Counties. Elsewhere across Southwestern Montana this evening roads will freeze over and become icy. If traveling in Southwestern Montana this evening use caution, slow down, and be prepared for reduced visibility and slick roads.
Local storm report, Mar 5, 6:14 PM MST, 5 hours 14 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
614 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0500 PM Snow 7 SSE Neihart 46.84N 110.70W
03/05/2026 M7.0 Inch Meagher MT Public
7 inches of snowfall in the last 24 hours at
Showdown Ski Area. Elevation 6800 ft.
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BHLocal storm report, Mar 5, 6:23 PM MST, 5 hours 5 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
623 PM MST Thu Mar 5 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0530 PM Snow 5 ENE Mcallister 45.47N 111.64W
03/05/2026 M3.5 Inch Madison MT CO-OP Observer
24 hr snowfall of 3.5 inches at Norris
Madison Pump House COOP.
0400 PM Snow 1 S Bozeman 45.66N 111.05W
03/05/2026 M1.0 Inch Gallatin MT CO-OP Observer
24 hr snowfall of 1 inch at Bozeman MSU.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Great Falls, MT issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 11:28 PM MST | High Wind Watch | TFX | Blaine, Broadwater, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Gallatin and 10 more | 47 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.