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WWUS45 KTFX 131926
WSWTFX
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
126 PM MDT FRI MAR 13 2026
MTZ301-307-315-141030-
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EAST GLACIER PARK REGION-SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT-UPPER
BLACKFOOT AND MACDONALD PASS-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: MARIAS PASS, ROGERS PASS,
MARYSVILLE, EAST GLACIER PARK, BABB, LINCOLN, KIOWA, FLESHER
PASS, SAINT MARY, MACDONALD PASS, AND LOGAN PASS
126 PM MDT FRI MAR 13 2026
..WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY
* WHAT...HEAVY SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS BETWEEN 10 AND 20
INCHES, WITH HIGHER AMOUNTS TO 30 INCHES IN THE BACK COUNTRY.
WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 45 MPH.
* WHERE...THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ALONG THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, AND
UPPER BLACKFOOT AND MACDONALD PASS.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY.
* IMPACTS...TRAVEL COULD BE VERY DIFFICULT AND TIRE CHAINS MAY BE
REQUIRED FOR SOME VEHICLES. THOSE IN THE BACKCOUNTRY SHOULD ENSURE
THEY ARE PREPARED FOR DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. GUSTY WINDS COULD
BRING DOWN TREE BRANCHES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
IF YOU MUST TRAVEL, KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT, FOOD, AND WATER IN
YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS CAN
BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1 OR VISITING THE MDT ROAD REPORT WEBSITE.
MTZ302-308-309-312-316-141030-
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NORTHERN HIGH PLAINS-SOUTHERN HIGH PLAINS-EASTERN PONDERA AND
EASTERN TETON-CASCADE COUNTY BELOW 5000FT-GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BRADY, LEDGER, WOLF CREEK,
CONRAD, BYNUM, HEART BUTTE, DUPUYER, PENDROY, CANYON CREEK,
CRAIG, CHOTEAU, GREAT FALLS, AND BROWNING
126 PM MDT FRI MAR 13 2026
..WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY
* WHAT...HEAVY SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS BETWEEN 8 AND 16
INCHES. WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 40 MPH.
* WHERE...THE FOOTHILLS AND PLAINS ADJACENT TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN
FRONT, EASTERN PONDERA AND EASTERN TETON COUNTIES, CASCADE COUNTY
BELOW 5000FT, AND GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY.
* IMPACTS...TRAVEL COULD BE DIFFICULT. THE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
COULD IMPACT THE FRIDAY MORNING AND EVENING COMMUTES.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...THE BEST WINDOW FOR MODERATE TO HEAVY
SNOWFALL WILL BE LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
IF YOU MUST TRAVEL, KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT, FOOD, AND WATER IN
YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS CAN
BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1 OR VISITING THE MDT ROAD REPORT WEBSITE.
TO SEE A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THE DEGREE OF STRESS ON YOUNG
LIVESTOCK PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AND SELECT LOCAL PROGRAMS THEN
COLD AIR ADVISORY FOR NEWBORN LIVESTOCK.
MTZ313-314-141030-
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JUDITH BASIN COUNTY AND JUDITH GAP-FERGUS COUNTY BELOW 4500FT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: MOCCASIN, STANFORD, WINDHAM,
HILGER, GEYSER, LEWISTOWN, BENCHLAND, RAYNESFORD, AND HOBSON
126 PM MDT FRI MAR 13 2026
..WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY
* WHAT...HEAVY SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS BETWEEN 8 AND 15
INCHES. WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 35 MPH.
* WHERE...FERGUS COUNTY BELOW 4500FT AND JUDITH BASIN COUNTY AND
JUDITH GAP.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY.
* IMPACTS...TRAVEL COULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO IMPOSSIBLE.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...THE BEST WINDOW FOR MODERATE TO HEAVY
SNOWFALL WILL BE LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
IF YOU MUST TRAVEL, KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT, FOOD, AND WATER IN
YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS CAN
BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1 OR VISITING THE MDT ROAD REPORT WEBSITE.
TO SEE A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THE DEGREE OF STRESS ON YOUNG
LIVESTOCK PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AND SELECT LOCAL PROGRAMS THEN
COLD AIR ADVISORY FOR NEWBORN LIVESTOCK.
MTZ317-318-141030-
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LITTLE BELT AND HIGHWOOD MOUNTAINS-SNOWY AND JUDITH MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: NEIHART, KINGS HILL PASS, AND
MONARCH
126 PM MDT FRI MAR 13 2026
..WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY
* WHAT...PERIODS OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW
ACCUMULATIONS BETWEEN 1 AND 2 FEET. WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 35
MPH.
* WHERE...THE HIGHWOOD, LITTLE BELT, JUDITH, AND SNOWY MOUNTAINS.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY.
* IMPACTS...TRAVEL COULD BE VERY DIFFICULT AND TIRE CHAINS MAY BE
REQUIRED FOR SOME VEHICLES. THOSE IN THE BACKCOUNTRY SHOULD ENSURE
THEY ARE PREPARED FOR DANGEROUS CONDITIONS.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...THE BEST WINDOW FOR MODERATE TO HEAVY
SNOWFALL WILL BE LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
IF YOU MUST TRAVEL, KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT, FOOD, AND WATER IN
YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS CAN
BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1 OR VISITING THE MDT ROAD REPORT WEBSITE.
TO SEE A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THE DEGREE OF STRESS ON YOUNG
LIVESTOCK PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AND SELECT LOCAL PROGRAMS THEN
COLD AIR ADVISORY FOR NEWBORN LIVESTOCK.
MTZ319>322-141030-
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HELENA VALLEY-BIG BELT, BRIDGER AND CASTLE MOUNTAINS-MEAGHER
COUNTY VALLEYS-ELKHORN AND BOULDER MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BATTLE RIDGE PASS, HELENA,
MARTINSDALE, DEEP CREEK PASS, WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, MONTANA
CITY, ELK PARK PASS, CLANCY, BOULDER, TRIDENT, MAUDLOW, BOZEMAN
PASS, CORBIN, WICKES, CHECKERBOARD, RINGLING, AND HOMESTAKE PASS
126 PM MDT FRI MAR 13 2026
..WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY
* WHAT...PERIODS OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW
ACCUMULATIONS BETWEEN 6 AND 12 INCHES WITH UP TO 16 INCHES AT THE
HIGHEST ELEVATIONS. WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 35 MPH.
* WHERE...BIG BELT, BRIDGER AND CASTLE MOUNTAINS, ELKHORN AND
BOULDER MOUNTAINS, HELENA VALLEY, AND MEAGHER COUNTY VALLEYS.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY.
* IMPACTS...TRAVEL COULD BE VERY DIFFICULT AND TIRE CHAINS MAY BE
REQUIRED FOR SOME VEHICLES. THOSE IN THE BACKCOUNTRY SHOULD ENSURE
THEY ARE PREPARED FOR DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. THE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS COULD IMPACT THE FRIDAY MORNING AND EVENING COMMUTES.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...THE BEST WINDOW FOR MODERATE TO HEAVY
SNOWFALL WILL BE LATE TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
IF YOU MUST TRAVEL, KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT, FOOD, AND WATER IN
YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS CAN
BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1 OR VISITING THE MDT ROAD REPORT WEBSITE.
TO SEE A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THE DEGREE OF STRESS ON YOUNG
LIVESTOCK PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AND SELECT LOCAL PROGRAMS THEN
COLD AIR ADVISORY FOR NEWBORN LIVESTOCK.
MTZ327-141030-
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NORTHWEST BEAVERHEAD COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BIG HOLE PASS, CHIEF JOSEPH
PASS, WISE RIVER, WISDOM, AND DEWEY
126 PM MDT FRI MAR 13 2026
..WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY
* WHAT...HEAVY SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 6 INCHES,
WITH UP TO 17 INCHES IN THE HIGHER TERRAIN. WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH
AS 65 MPH.
* WHERE...NORTHWEST BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY.
* IMPACTS...TRAVEL COULD BE VERY DIFFICULT AND TIRE CHAINS MAY BE
REQUIRED FOR SOME VEHICLES. THOSE IN THE BACKCOUNTRY SHOULD ENSURE
THEY ARE PREPARED FOR DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW
COULD SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE VISIBILITY. VERY STRONG WINDS COULD
CAUSE EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
IF YOU MUST TRAVEL, KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT, FOOD, AND WATER IN
YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS CAN
BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1 OR VISITING THE MDT ROAD REPORT WEBSITE.
TO SEE A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THE DEGREE OF STRESS ON YOUNG
LIVESTOCK PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AND SELECT LOCAL PROGRAMS THEN
COLD AIR ADVISORY FOR NEWBORN LIVESTOCK.
MTZ303-304-310-311-141030-
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EASTERN GLACIER, WESTERN TOOLE, AND CENTRAL PONDERA-EASTERN TOOLE
AND LIBERTY-WESTERN AND CENTRAL CHOUTEAU COUNTY-BEARS PAW
MOUNTAINS AND SOUTHERN BLAINE-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: ETHRIDGE, FLOWEREE, SANTA
RITA, ROCKY BOY, FORT BENTON, LOTHAIR, CHESTER, JOPLIN, GALATA,
DEVON, SHELBY, CUT BANK, CARTER, AND WHITLASH
126 PM MDT FRI MAR 13 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS BETWEEN 4 AND 10
INCHES. WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 35 MPH.
* WHERE...EASTERN GLACIER, WESTERN TOOLE, AND CENTRAL PONDERA
COUNTIES, EASTERN TOOLE AND LIBERTY COUNTIES, WESTERN AND CENTRAL
CHOUTEAU COUNTY, AND BEARS PAW MOUNTAINS AND SOUTHERN BLAINE.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY.
* IMPACTS...TRAVEL COULD BE DIFFICULT.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...THE BEST WINDOW FOR SNOWFALL WILL BE LATE
TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SLOW DOWN AND USE CAUTION WHILE TRAVELING. THE LATEST ROAD
CONDITIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1 OR VISITING THE MDT ROAD
REPORT WEBSITE.
TO SEE A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THE DEGREE OF STRESS ON YOUNG
LIVESTOCK PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AND SELECT LOCAL PROGRAMS THEN
COLD AIR ADVISORY FOR NEWBORN LIVESTOCK.
LUDWIG
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