6 active watches, warnings and advisories in Montana, most urgent first. From the National Weather Service.
High Wind Watch 1
High Wind Watch
Severe · Future
From 11:00 AM Fri until 3:00 PM Fri·Issued 2:58 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Great Falls MT
High Wind Watch issued October 22 at 2:58AM MDT until October 23 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Details
What: Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
Where: Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, Eastern Toole and Liberty, Hill County, and Western and Central Chouteau County.
When: From Friday morning through Friday evening.
Impacts: Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
What to do
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Areas: Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Toole and Liberty; Hill County; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County
Winter Weather Advisory 3
Winter Weather Advisory
Moderate · Expected
From 12:00 PM Fri until 12:00 AM Sat·Issued 10:53 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Great Falls MT
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 21 at 10:53PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Details
What: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Where: Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.
When: From noon Friday to midnight MDT Friday Night.
Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
What to do
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Areas: Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
Winter Weather Advisory
Moderate · Expected
From 12:00 PM Fri until 12:00 AM Sat·Issued 10:53 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Great Falls MT
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 21 at 10:53PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Details
What: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches.
Where: Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, and Northwest Beaverhead County.
When: From noon Friday to midnight MDT Friday Night.
Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.
What to do
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Areas: Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Northwest Beaverhead County; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Winter Weather Advisory
Moderate · Expected
From 6:00 PM Fri until 3:00 AM Sat·Issued 10:53 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Great Falls MT
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 21 at 10:53PM MDT until October 24 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Details
What: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Where: Snowy and Judith Mountains and Bears Paw Mountains.
When: From 6 PM Friday to 3 AM MDT Saturday.
Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
What to do
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Areas: Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Lake Wind Advisory 1
Lake Wind Advisory
Moderate · Expected
From 12:00 PM Fri until 12:00 PM Sat·Issued 11:07 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Glasgow MT
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 21 at 11:07PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Details
What: West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
Where: Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern Valley, Garfield, McCone, and Petroleum Counties.
When: From noon Friday to noon MDT Saturday.
Impacts: Strong lake winds could produce rough waves which can overturn or swamp small craft.
What to do
Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution. For your protection stay in or around sheltered areas to prevent your craft from tipping.
Areas: Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone
Special Weather Statement 1
Special Weather Statement
Moderate · Expected
Until 8:45 AM Thu·Issued 5:15 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Great Falls MT
Special Weather Statement issued October 22 at 5:15AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Details
Patchy dense fog is occurring over portions of the Helena Valley this morning. Visibility is below a half mile in some areas.
Those traveling through the Helena valley this morning should be alert for quickly changing visibility conditions.
The fog should begin to dissipate after 9 AM.
What to do
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Areas: Helena Valley
Times are local to the first state an alert names. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.
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