Alert archive / Montana / High Wind Warnings in 2026
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Great Falls, MT
NWS Great Falls, MT issued this high wind warning at Jan 9, 2026, 2:06 PM MST for 5 counties in Montana. It took effect at Jan 9, 2026, 7:44 PM MST. It was in force for 23 hr. 20 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
- Jan 9, 2026, 2:06 PM MST (21:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 9, 2026, 7:44 PM MST
- Expired
- Jan 10, 2026, 7:11 PM MST
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Great Falls, MT
Counties Glacier County, MT, Lewis and Clark County, MT, Pondera County, MT, Teton County, MT, Toole County, MT
The radar
The Great Falls radar (KTFX), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 9:21 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 8 Se East Glacier Park, MT | Mesonet station DCRM8 Deep Creek RAWS. |
| Jan 10, 5:15 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 14 W Bynum, MT | Mesonet station DELMT Dellwo (MCSCN). |
| Jan 10, 7:21 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 81 | 8 Se East Glacier Park, MT | Mesonet station DCRM8 Deep Creek RAWS. |
| Jan 10, 11:15 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 2 Se Browning, MT | Mesonet station MTBWG Browning (MT DOT). |
| Jan 10, 11:15 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 2 Se Browning, MT | Mesonet station MTBWG Browning (MT DOT). |
| Jan 10, 12:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 1 Ene East Glacier Park, MT | Mesonet station MTBRN Two Medicine Bridge (MT DOT). |
| Jan 10, 12:21 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 82 | 8 Se East Glacier Park, MT | Mesonet station DCRM8 Deep Creek RAWS. |
| Jan 10, 12:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 9 Ese East Glacier Park, MT | Montana mesonet site Dog Gun Lake. |
| Jan 10, 1:10 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 16 Wsw Cut Bank, MT | Montana mesoent site Mission Lake S. |
| Jan 10, 1:25 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 16 Wsw Cut Bank, MT | Montana mesonet site Mission Lake S. |
| Jan 10, 1:42 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 3 Sw Cut Bank, MT | ASOS station KCTB Cut Bank Airport. |
| Jan 10, 2:00 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 76 | 9 Ese East Glacier Park, MT | Montana mesonet site Dog Gun Lake. |
| Jan 10, 2:15 PM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 52 | 9 Ese East Glacier Park, MT | Montana mesonet site Dog Gun Lake. Average sustained wind speed of 52 mph from 1225 to 1415 local time. |
| Jan 10, 2:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 14 W Bynum, MT | Mesonet station DELMT Dellwo (MCSCN). |
| Jan 10, 2:35 PM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 41 | 16 Wsw Cut Bank, MT | Montana mesonet site Mission Lake. Average sustained wind speed of 41 mph from 1215 to 1435 local time. |
| Jan 10, 3:20 PM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | 14 E Saint Mary, MT | Montana mesonet site Wetzel NE. Average sustained wind speed of 40 mph from 1140 to 1520 local time. |
| Jan 10, 3:21 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 85 | 8 Se East Glacier Park, MT | Mesonet station DCRM8 Deep Creek RAWS. |
| Jan 10, 3:30 PM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 42 | 2 Se Browning, MT | Average sustained wind speed of 42 mph from 1115 to 1530 local time. |
| Jan 10, 5:00 PM MST | HIGH SUST WINDS 47 | 8 W Bynum, MT | Montana mesonet site Bynum W. Average sustained wind speed of 47 mph from 1600 to 1700 local time. |
| Jan 10, 5:36 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | Babb, MT | Ambient Weather Station Howards Lodge. |
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 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 424 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
- 1079 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 35 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
760 WWUS75 KTFX 092106 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 206 PM MST Fri Jan 9 2026 MTZ301-302-308-101215- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0002.260110T0900Z-260111T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0004.260112T0300Z-260113T0400Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Babb, Kiowa, Marias Pass, Saint Mary, East Glacier Park, Dupuyer, Choteau, Bynum, Browning, Logan Pass, Heart Butte, and Pendroy 206 PM MST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, westerly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, westerly winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and East Glacier Park Region. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 2 AM Saturday to midnight MST Saturday Night. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could 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. && $$ MTZ303-101215- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0002.260110T0900Z-260111T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0004.260112T1500Z-260113T0400Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Cut Bank, Ethridge, and Santa Rita 206 PM MST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, westerly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 2 AM Saturday to midnight MST Saturday Night. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ307-101215- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0004.260112T0300Z-260113T0400Z/ Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass 206 PM MST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ304-305-309>314-101215- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0004.260112T1500Z-260113T0400Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft- Including the following locations: Carter, Devon, Stanford, Great Falls, Shelby, Havre, Floweree, Moccasin, Lewistown, Galata, Benchland, Brady, Geyser, Ledger, Conrad, Raynesford, Chester, Fort Benton, Lothair, Windham, Joplin, Hobson, Hilger, Whitlash, and Rocky Boy 206 PM MST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Hill County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ RG
4 follow-up statements
854 WWUS75 KTFX 100244 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 744 PM MST Fri Jan 9 2026 MTZ301-302-308-101745- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.W.0002.260110T0244Z-260111T0700Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0004.260112T0300Z-260113T0400Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Browning, Heart Butte, Logan Pass, Pendroy, Marias Pass, Kiowa, Bynum, Dupuyer, East Glacier Park, Choteau, Babb, and Saint Mary 744 PM MST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, westerly winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, westerly winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and East Glacier Park Region. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MST Saturday Night. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could 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. && $$ MTZ303-101745- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.W.0002.260110T0244Z-260111T0700Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0004.260112T1500Z-260113T0400Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Ethridge, Cut Bank, and Santa Rita 744 PM MST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, westerly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MST Saturday Night. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ307-101745- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0004.260112T0300Z-260113T0400Z/ Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass 744 PM MST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ304-305-309>314-101745- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0004.260112T1500Z-260113T0400Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft- Including the following locations: Geyser, Raynesford, Windham, Benchland, Hilger, Havre, Shelby, Floweree, Carter, Stanford, Lewistown, Whitlash, Moccasin, Devon, Ledger, Joplin, Galata, Lothair, Brady, Hobson, Chester, Conrad, Fort Benton, Great Falls, and Rocky Boy 744 PM MST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Hill County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Glinskas
462 WWUS75 KTFX 101048 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 348 AM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 MTZ301-302-308-110000- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0004.260112T0300Z-260113T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0003.260112T0300Z-260113T0400Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260111T0700Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Dupuyer, Heart Butte, East Glacier Park, Kiowa, Logan Pass, Choteau, Babb, Browning, Bynum, Pendroy, Saint Mary, and Marias Pass 348 AM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 9 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, southwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and East Glacier Park Region. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until midnight MST tonight. For the second High Wind Warning, from 8 PM Sunday to 9 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. 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. && $$ MTZ303-110000- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0004.260112T1500Z-260113T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0003.260112T1500Z-260113T0400Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260111T0700Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Santa Rita, Cut Bank, and Ethridge 348 AM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until midnight MST tonight. For the second High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the warning period. && $$ MTZ307-110000- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0004.260112T0300Z-260113T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0003.260112T0300Z-260113T0400Z/ Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass 348 AM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 9 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Westerly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 9 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. 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. && $$ MTZ304-305-309>314-110000- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0004.260112T1500Z-260113T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0003.260112T1500Z-260113T0400Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft- Including the following locations: Geyser, Lothair, Benchland, Rocky Boy, Lewistown, Stanford, Windham, Fort Benton, Hobson, Whitlash, Havre, Devon, Hilger, Ledger, Moccasin, Conrad, Joplin, Raynesford, Galata, Brady, Chester, Great Falls, Floweree, Carter, and Shelby 348 AM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Hill County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the warning period. && $$ MTZ306-110000- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0003.260112T1500Z-260113T0400Z/ Northern Blaine County- Including the following locations: Hogeland, Zurich, Fort Belknap, Harlem, and Chinook 348 AM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Blaine County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 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. 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. && $$ Brusda
626 WWUS75 KTFX 102116 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 216 PM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 MTZ301-302-308-111200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260111T0700Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0003.260112T0300Z-260113T0400Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Babb, Pendroy, Saint Mary, Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Kiowa, Bynum, Choteau, Heart Butte, East Glacier Park, and Dupuyer 216 PM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 9 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, southwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and East Glacier Park Region. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until midnight MST tonight. For the second High Wind Warning, from 8 PM Sunday to 9 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ303-111200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260111T0700Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0003.260112T1500Z-260113T0400Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Ethridge, Santa Rita, and Cut Bank 216 PM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until midnight MST tonight. For the second High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could 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. && $$ MTZ307-111200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0003.260112T0300Z-260113T0400Z/ Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass 216 PM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 9 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Westerly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 9 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the warning period. && $$ MTZ304>306-309>314-111200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0003.260112T1500Z-260113T0400Z/ 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-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft- Including the following locations: Chinook, Fort Belknap, Geyser, Windham, Zurich, Carter, Floweree, Fort Benton, Harlem, Conrad, Benchland, Devon, Rocky Boy, Stanford, Hilger, Raynesford, Shelby, Lewistown, Hogeland, Great Falls, Ledger, Whitlash, Galata, Joplin, Lothair, Brady, Moccasin, Havre, Hobson, and Chester 216 PM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 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. 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. && $$ Hoenisch
485 WWUS75 KTFX 110211 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 711 PM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 MTZ301-302-308-111900- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260111T0700Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0003.260112T0300Z-260113T0400Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Choteau, Babb, Kiowa, Dupuyer, Pendroy, Logan Pass, Heart Butte, Browning, Bynum, Saint Mary, East Glacier Park, and Marias Pass 711 PM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 9 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 45 to 55 mph, with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and East Glacier Park Region. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 9 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ303-111900- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260111T0700Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0003.260112T1500Z-260113T0400Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Ethridge, Cut Bank, and Santa Rita 711 PM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could 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. && $$ MTZ307-111900- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0003.260112T0300Z-260113T0400Z/ Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass 711 PM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 9 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Westerly winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 9 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ304>306-309>314-111900- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0003.260112T1500Z-260113T0400Z/ 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-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft- Including the following locations: Geyser, Conrad, Hogeland, Floweree, Brady, Devon, Joplin, Shelby, Havre, Carter, Stanford, Benchland, Harlem, Moccasin, Zurich, Ledger, Whitlash, Great Falls, Raynesford, Rocky Boy, Hobson, Hilger, Galata, Lothair, Fort Belknap, Fort Benton, Lewistown, Windham, Chester, and Chinook 711 PM MST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could 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. && $$ Moldan
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 Jan 9, 10:27 AM MST, 3 hours 39 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Scattered snow showers today, mostly over the Rocky Mountain Front and across Southwest MT.
- Warmer air moves back into the CWA starting tomorrow, with near record high temperatures possible by early next week.
- Strong winds are looking likely over portions of North Central MT from Sunday night into Tuesday.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 9, 10:27 AM MST, 3 hours 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1027 AM MST Fri Jan 9 2026 Aviation Section Updated. .KEY MESSAGES... - Scattered snow showers today, mostly over the Rocky Mountain Front and across Southwest MT. - Warmer air moves back into the CWA starting tomorrow, with near record high temperatures possible by early next week. - Strong winds are looking likely over portions of North Central MT from Sunday night into Tuesday. && .DISCUSSION... /Issued 426 AM MST Fri Jan 9 2026/ - Meteorological Overview: An upper level trof is moving eastward through MT this morning. The center of the trof is just moving into eastern MT this morning. A few scattered snow showers continue to fall along the divide and across Southwest MT. Pops were blended today with higher NBM and high resolution NAM, which increased pops in mountain areas for today. Snow accumulations today of an inch or two are possible in the mountain. Afternoon temperatures today will be similar to Thursday, maybe just a touch warmer. For this weekend, an upper level ridge will start to build over the Pacific Northwest on Saturday, then move eastward Sun into Monday. Expect warmer air to move into the CWA over the weekend, with much above normal temperatures for January expected. For most areas, no precipitation is expected this weekend. The main concern over the weekend will be the increasing winds. It will be windy over North Central MT during the afternoon hours both days, with the winds a bit stronger on Sunday. By Sunday night, there is the potential for strong winds over portions of North Central MT, which will likely continue into Tuesday for some areas. For early next week, afternoon temperatures could approach record highs in a few areas. For late next week, the forecast models start to diverge. The EC model as an upper level trof moving across southern Canada, with slightly cooler temperatures and little/if any precipitation. The GFS model is further south of the trof, with a bit more widespread precipitation. Overall the blend of the NBM is handling this situation good at this time for late next week. - Forecast Confidence & Scenarios: Overall an inch or two of snow is likely today in some mountain ranges over the Rocky Mountain Front, Central MT and across Southwest MT. No winter weather advisory will be issued at this time, as the areal coverage of the two inch snowfall will be small areas, but should impacts start to develop a short winter weather advisory might need to be issued. Otherwise, the main concern will be the potential for strong winds Sunday night into Tuesday over portions of North Central MT. Right now, the NBM has over a 90 percent probability of strong winds by Monday afternoon along/west of I-15 and then across Judith Basin County. It is looking likely that high wind watches will be issued for portions of North Central MT either later today or tonight. After a few days of near record high temperatures early next week, the forecast models diverge by late next week. Given the recent mostly dry/warmer weather pattern, confidence is low right now in the colder/wetter GFS solution panning out for late next week. Brusda && .AVIATION... 09/18Z TAF Period There will be continued light snow showers over the mountains today, winding down in the evening. Snow showers will result in some mountain obscuration at times The lower elevation terminals will remain dry with VFR conditions through the TAF period. Breezy to gusty winds will set up along the Rocky Mountain Front and the North-Central MT plains this afternoon. -Wilson && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... GTF 41 30 49 38 / 0 10 0 0 CTB 37 28 47 33 / 0 0 0 0 HLN 38 26 43 25 / 20 0 0 0 BZN 36 20 42 21 / 10 10 0 0 WYS 21 7 26 5 / 30 20 0 0 DLN 34 20 40 21 / 0 0 0 0 HVR 33 22 43 29 / 0 0 0 0 LWT 37 25 48 32 / 10 0 0 0 && .TFX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && http://www.weather.gov/greatfalls
The office that day
Everything else NWS Great Falls, MT issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2:06 PM MST | High Wind Watch | TFX | Blaine, Cascade, Chouteau, Fergus, Glacier, Hill and 6 more | 14 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.