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Urgent - winter weather message
national weather service billings mt
258 am mst tue dec 20 2011
.a strong storm system will track through the northern rockies
late tonight through wednesday evening. This storm has the
potential to bring significant snowfall to the mountains of
southern montana and northern wyoming as well as their associated
foothills and other nearby areas.
Mtz034-038>041-056-064>067-wyz098-202200-
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northern stillwater-southern big horn-eastern carbon-
northern park-northern sweet grass-red lodge foothills-
paradise valley-livingston area-beartooth foothills-
absaroka/beartooth mountains-northeast big horn mountains-
including the locations of...columbus...absarokee...park city...
Reed point...rapelje...lodge grass...pryor...wyola...fort smith...
Bridger...joliet...fromberg...belfry...warren...cl yde park...
Wilsall...big timber...melville...red lodge...roberts...roscoe...
Emigrant...livingston...springdale...fishtail...mc leod...nye...
Cooke city...burgess jct
258 am mst tue dec 20 2011
...winter storm watch remains in effect from this evening through
wednesday evening...
A winter storm watch remains in effect from this evening through
wednesday evening.
* timing...snow will begin over the higher elevations by tonight
and spread to the foothills and nearby lower elevation areas
by wednesday morning. The snow will diminish by wednesday night.
* snow accumulation...8 to 15 inches of snow is possible in the
mountains with the higher amounts mainly on northeast facing
slopes from placer basin to mystic lake. Southern facing
slopes will see somewhat lesser amounts. Foothills and
nearby lower elevations may see from 5 to 10 inches.
* impacts...roads will become snow packed and slick with local
visibility reduced to under a half mile at times.
* winds...brisk westerly winds tuesday night will turn
northerly on wednesday at 5 to 15 mph.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A winter storm watch is issued when significant winter weather is
possible but not imminent. At this time there is a potential for
significant snow. Future driving conditions may become hazardous
so it is important to monitor the latest forecasts.
Winter Weather Advisory, West Central Mt., 12-20-2011
Urgent - winter weather message
national weather service great falls mt
349 am mst tue dec 20 2011
mtz008-012-014-015-048>054-202300-
/o.new.ktfx.ww.y.0056.111221t0300z-111222t0000z/
beaverhead-cascade-central and southern lewis and clark-madison-
southern rocky mountain front-eastern teton-judith basin-fergus-
jefferson-broadwater-meagher-
including the following locations...big hole pass...
Chief joseph pass...dillon...monida pass...great falls...
Kings hill pass...flesher pass...helena...lincoln...
Macdonald pass...rogers pass...ennis...norris hill...
Raynolds pass...twin bridges...choteau...fairfield...stanford...
Lewistown...lewistown divide...boulder...boulder hill...
Elk park pass...homestake pass...whitehall...townsend...
White sulphur springs
349 am mst tue dec 20 2011
...winter weather advisory in effect from 8 pm this evening to
5 pm mst wednesday...
The national weather service in great falls has issued a winter
weather advisory for snow...which is in effect from 8 pm this
evening to 5 pm mst wednesday.
* timing and main impact: Snow will develop tuesday evening and
continue through wednesday.
* snow accumulations: 2 to 4 inches of snow expected at lower
elevations with 4 to 8 inches expected above 5000 feet.
* locations affected include: Fairfield...choteau...white sulphur
springs...stanford...lewistown...lewistown divide...
Boulder...boulder hill...elk park pass...homestake pass...
Whitehall...big hole pass...chief joseph pass...dillon... Monida
pass...great falls...kings hill pass...townsend... Flesher
pass...helena...lincoln...macdonald pass...rogers
pass...ennis...norris hill...raynolds pass...twin bridges.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.
For specific road and travel conditions in montana...dial 5 1 1.
Urgent - weather message
national weather service great falls mt
611 am mst tue dec 20 2011
mtz010-210100-
/o.exa.ktfx.hw.w.0050.000000t0000z-111221t0100z/
eastern glacier-
including the following locations...cut bank
611 am mst tue dec 20 2011
...high wind warning in effect until 6 pm mst this evening...
The national weather service in great falls has issued a high
wind warning...which is in effect until 6 pm mst this evening.
* timing and main impact: Strong winds have developed in the cut
bank area this morning. Expect the strong wind gusts to continue
into the afternoon hours.
* winds: Sustained west winds of 35 to 45 mph...with gusts to
65 mph can be expected.
* locations affected include: Cut bank.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast montana. .day one...today and tonight there is a chance of snow tonight across northeast montana. The best chance of snow will be west of glasgow and jordan. Accumulations will be an inch or less in most areas. Areas near the north dakota border will have a chance of patchy freezing drizzle this evening. .days two through seven...wednesday through monday a chance of snow will continue into wednesday mainly south of the missouri river.
Urgent - winter weather message
national weather service great falls mt
245 pm mst tue dec 20 2011
mtz055-210945-
/o.upg.ktfx.ws.a.0016.111221t0300z-111222t0600z/
/o.new.ktfx.ws.w.0029.111221t0300z-111222t0600z/
/o.exb.ktfx.ww.y.0056.111221t0300z-111222t0600z/
gallatin-
including the following locations...battle ridge pass...bozeman...
Bozeman pass...targhee pass...west yellowstone
245 pm mst tue dec 20 2011
...winter storm warning in effect from 8 pm this evening to 11 pm
mst wednesday for elevations above 6000 feet...
...winter weather advisory in effect from 8 pm this evening to
11 pm mst wednesday for elevations below 6000 feet...
The national weather service in great falls has issued a winter
storm warning for elevations above 6000 feet for heavy snow and
blowing snow...which is in effect from 8 pm this evening to 11 pm mst
wednesday. A winter weather advisory for elevations below 6000
feet has also been issued and is in effect from 8 pm this evening
to 11 pm mst wednesday. The winter storm watch is no longer in
effect.
* timing and main impact: Snow will develop late this evening and
continue through wednesday. Snow will diminish wednesday
evening.
* snow accumulations: Total snow amounts of 8 to 14 inches are
expected above 6000 feet. 3 to 7 inches are expected below 6000
feet.
* winds and visibility: Winds will increase wednesday and
create areas of blowing snow. Visibilities could be reduced
below one half mile at times.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow...
Sleet...and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also
possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.
For specific road and travel conditions in montana...dial 5 1 1.
Mtz016-017-022-023-059-061-221000- central and southeast phillips-central and southern valley- garfield-mccone-northern phillips-northern valley- 413 am mst wed dec 21 2011 this hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast montana. .day one...today and tonight a winter weather advisory is in effect until noon today. Up to 3 inches of wet snow is expected east of malta and jordan this morning with lesser accumulations to the west. This wet snow will make roads very slippery. .days two through seven...thursday through tuesday no hazardous weather is expected at this time.
Urgent - winter weather message
national weather service great falls mt
419 am mst wed dec 21 2011
mtz015-055-212300-
/o.con.ktfx.ws.w.0029.000000t0000z-111222t0600z/
/o.con.ktfx.ww.y.0056.000000t0000z-111222t0600z/
madison-gallatin-
including the following locations...ennis...norris hill...
Raynolds pass...twin bridges...battle ridge pass...bozeman...
Bozeman pass...targhee pass...west yellowstone
419 am mst wed dec 21 2011
...winter storm warning remains in effect until 11 pm mst this
evening for elevations above 6000 feet...
...winter weather advisory remains in effect until 11 pm mst this
evening for elevations below 6000 feet...
A winter storm warning for elevations above 6000 feet remains in
effect until 11 pm mst this evening. A winter weather advisory
for elevations below 6000 feet remains in effect until 11 pm mst
this evening.
* timing and main impact: Periods of snow are expected through
today...then diminish later this evening.
* snow accumulations: Total snow amounts of 8 to 12 inches are
expected above 6000 feet. 2 to 5 inches are expected below 6000
feet.
* winds and visibility: Winds will be breezy and create areas of
blowing snow. Visibilities could be reduced below one half mile
at times.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow...
Sleet...and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also
possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving.
For specific road and travel conditions in montana...dial 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory, Most of the state, 12-21-2011
Urgent - winter weather message
national weather service glasgow mt
510 am mst wed dec 21 2011
mtz016-017-022-023-059-061-211900-
/o.con.kggw.ww.y.0039.000000t0000z-111221t1900z/
central and southeast phillips-central and southern valley-
garfield-mccone-northern phillips-northern valley-
including the cities of...malta...saco...glasgow...fort peck...
Hinsdale...frazer...jordan...circle...whitewater.. .opheim
510 am mst wed dec 21 2011
...winter weather advisory remains in effect until noon mst
today...
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until noon mst today.
* main impact...2 to 3 inches of wet snow.
* timing...the snow will end from north to south across the
advisory area this morning. Areas of dense fog will develop as
the snow diminishes.
* other impacts...this is a wet snow that will make roadways very
slippery. Areas of dense fog will reduce visibility to less than
a quarter mile at times this morning.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Snow and dense fog will cause travel difficulty. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while
driving. Keep headlights on low beams.
Urgent - weather message
national weather service billings mt
234 pm mst wed dec 21 2011
...strong winds possible near big timber thursday night and
friday...
.a period of strong southwest winds is possible near big timber
thursday night friday. Look for hazardous cross winds on
interstate 90.
Mtz041-221300-
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northern sweet grass-
including the city of...big timber
234 pm mst wed dec 21 2011
...high wind watch in effect from thursday afternoon through
friday afternoon...
The national weather service in billings has issued a high wind
watch...which is in effect from thursday afternoon through friday
afternoon.
* impacts...dangerous cross winds are possible along interstate 90
near big timber thursday night and friday. Areas with snow cover
may experience some blowing and drifting snow as well.
* timing...expect winds to strengthen thursday afternoon. Very
strong winds are possible thursday night and friday. Winds are
expected to remain gusty through the upcoming weekend.
* winds...southwest winds of 30 to 45 mph with gusts near 60 mph
are possible thursday night and friday.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Winds of these magnitudes can cause property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.
High Wind Watch, Livingston and Beartooth Foothills, 12-22-2011
Urgent - weather message
national weather service billings mt
317 am mst thu dec 22 2011
.a period of strong southwest winds are expected near big timber
tonight through saturday. Strong winds will also be possible in
livingston and near nye friday night through early sunday
morning.
Mtz065-066-222230-
/o.new.kbyz.hw.a.0014.111224t0100z-111225t1300z/
livingston area-beartooth foothills-
including the cities of...livingston...fishtail...mcleod
317 am mst thu dec 22 2011
...high wind watch in effect from friday evening through late
saturday night...
The national weather service in billings has issued a high wind
watch...which is in effect from friday evening through late
saturday night.
* timing...expect winds to strengthen friday evening and become
very strong. These strong winds will be possible through late
saturday night.
* impacts...dangerous cross winds will be possible on interstate
90 from springdale to livingston...and on some country roads
along the beartooth foothills. This includes areas along the
boulder and upper stillwater rivers.
* winds...southwest to west winds of 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60
mph will be possible friday evening through late saturday night.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Winds of these magnitudes can cause property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.
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Winter Weather Advisory, West Central Mt., 12-20-2011
