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WWUS45 KTFX 142204
WSWTFX
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREAT FALLS MT
404 PM MDT SAT MAR 14 2026
MTZ313-314-318-150600-
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JUDITH BASIN COUNTY AND JUDITH GAP-FERGUS COUNTY BELOW 4500FT-
SNOWY AND JUDITH MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: GEYSER, HILGER, STANFORD,
RAYNESFORD, BENCHLAND, MOCCASIN, HOBSON, LEWISTOWN, AND WINDHAM
404 PM MDT SAT MAR 14 2026
..BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
* WHAT...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED. TOTAL NEW SNOW ACCUMULATIONS
BETWEEN 1 AND 3 INCHES. WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 40 MPH, CAUSING
WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.
* WHERE...SNOWY AND JUDITH MOUNTAINS, FERGUS COUNTY BELOW 4500FT,
AND JUDITH BASIN COUNTY AND JUDITH GAP.
* WHEN...UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT.
* IMPACTS...VISIBILITIES WILL DROP BELOW 1/4 MILE DUE TO FALLING AND
BLOWING SNOW. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AND WILL MAKE
TRAVEL TREACHEROUS AND POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING. PLAN ON
SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TRAVEL SHOULD BE RESTRICTED TO EMERGENCIES ONLY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL,
HAVE A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT WITH YOU. IF YOU GET STRANDED, STAY WITH
YOUR VEHICLE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING
5 1 1 OR VISITING THE MDT ROAD REPORT WEBSITE.
MTZ301>303-307-308-150000-
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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, CUT BANK, CHOTEAU,
HEART BUTTE, BABB, SANTA RITA, MARIAS PASS, ROGERS PASS, PENDROY,
BROWNING, LOGAN PASS, BYNUM, ETHRIDGE, EAST GLACIER PARK, KIOWA,
AND DUPUYER
404 PM MDT SAT MAR 14 2026
..BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING
* WHAT...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS UP TO
ONE INCH. WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 45 MPH.
* WHERE...THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT AND ADJACENT FOOTHILLS AND
PLAINS, AND EASTERN GLACIER, WESTERN TOOLE, AND CENTRAL PONDERA
COUNTIES.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING.
* IMPACTS...VISIBILITIES WILL DROP BELOW 1/4 MILE DUE TO FALLING AND
BLOWING SNOW. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AND WILL MAKE
TRAVEL TREACHEROUS AND POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING. PLAN ON
SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TRAVEL SHOULD BE RESTRICTED TO EMERGENCIES ONLY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL,
HAVE A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT WITH YOU. IF YOU GET STRANDED, STAY WITH
YOUR VEHICLE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING
5 1 1 OR VISITING THE MDT ROAD REPORT WEBSITE.
MTZ309-312-150300-
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EASTERN PONDERA AND EASTERN TETON-CASCADE COUNTY BELOW 5000FT-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: CONRAD, GREAT FALLS, LEDGER,
AND BRADY
404 PM MDT SAT MAR 14 2026
..BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
* WHAT...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS UP TO 1
INCH. WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 40 MPH.
* WHERE...EASTERN PONDERA AND EASTERN TETON COUNTIES, AND CASCADE
COUNTY BELOW 5000FT.
* WHEN...UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING.
* IMPACTS...VISIBILITIES WILL DROP BELOW 1/4 MILE DUE TO FALLING AND
BLOWING SNOW. WHITEOUT CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AND WILL MAKE
TRAVEL TREACHEROUS AND POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING. PLAN ON
SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TRAVEL SHOULD BE RESTRICTED TO EMERGENCIES ONLY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL,
HAVE A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT WITH YOU. IF YOU GET STRANDED, STAY WITH
YOUR VEHICLE. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING
5 1 1 OR VISITING THE MDT ROAD REPORT WEBSITE.
MTZ315-150000-
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UPPER BLACKFOOT AND MACDONALD PASS-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: MACDONALD PASS, MARYSVILLE,
FLESHER PASS, AND LINCOLN
404 PM MDT SAT MAR 14 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...HEAVY SNOW AND AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW
ACCUMULATIONS UP TO TWO INCHES. WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 40 MPH.
* WHERE...UPPER BLACKFOOT AND MACDONALD PASS.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING.
* IMPACTS...ROADS, AND ESPECIALLY BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES, WILL BE
SLICK AND HAZARDOUS. VISIBILITIES MAY DROP BELOW 1/4 MILE DUE TO
FALLING AND BLOWING SNOW.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PERSONS SHOULD DELAY ALL TRAVEL IF POSSIBLE. IF TRAVEL IS ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY, DRIVE WITH EXTREME CAUTION AND BE PREPARED FOR SUDDEN
CHANGES IN VISIBILITY. LEAVE PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN YOU AND THE
MOTORIST AHEAD OF YOU, AND ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO REACH YOUR
DESTINATION. AVOID SUDDEN BRAKING OR ACCELERATION, AND BE ESPECIALLY
CAUTIOUS ON HILLS OR WHEN MAKING TURNS. MAKE SURE YOUR CAR IS
WINTERIZED AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
MTZ316-150000-
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GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: CANYON CREEK, WOLF CREEK, AND
CRAIG
404 PM MDT SAT MAR 14 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS UP TO
TWO INCHES. WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 40 MPH. LOCALIZED WHITEOUT
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE.
* WHERE...GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING.
* IMPACTS...PERSONS SHOULD DELAY ALL TRAVEL IF POSSIBLE. IF TRAVEL
IS ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY, DRIVE WITH EXTREME CAUTION AND BE PREPARED FOR SUDDEN
CHANGES IN VISIBILITY. LEAVE PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN YOU AND THE
MOTORIST AHEAD OF YOU, AND ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO REACH YOUR
DESTINATION. AVOID SUDDEN BRAKING OR ACCELERATION, AND BE ESPECIALLY
CAUTIOUS ON HILLS OR WHEN MAKING TURNS. MAKE SURE YOUR CAR IS
WINTERIZED AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PERSONS SHOULD DELAY ALL TRAVEL IF POSSIBLE. IF TRAVEL IS ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY, DRIVE WITH EXTREME CAUTION AND BE PREPARED FOR S LOW
VISIBILITY. LEAVE PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN YOU AND THE MOTORIST AHEAD
OF YOU, AND ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO REACH YOUR
DESTINATION. AVOID SUDDEN BRAKING OR ACCELERATION, AND BE ESPECIALLY
CAUTIOUS ON HILLS OR WHEN MAKING TURNS. MAKE SURE YOUR CAR IS
WINTERIZED AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
MTZ317-150000-
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LITTLE BELT AND HIGHWOOD MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: MONARCH, NEIHART, AND KINGS
HILL PASS
404 PM MDT SAT MAR 14 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS UP TO
TWO INCHES. WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 45 MPH.
* WHERE...LITTLE BELT AND HIGHWOOD MOUNTAINS.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING.
* IMPACTS...PLAN FOR SNOWPACKED AND SLIPPERY ROADS. SNOW AND BLOWING
SNOW MAY SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE VISIBILITY AT TIMES..
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PERSONS SHOULD DELAY ALL TRAVEL IF POSSIBLE. IF TRAVEL IS ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY, DRIVE WITH EXTREME CAUTION AND BE PREPARED FOR SUDDEN
CHANGES IN VISIBILITY. LEAVE PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN YOU AND THE
MOTORIST AHEAD OF YOU, AND ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO REACH YOUR
DESTINATION. AVOID SUDDEN BRAKING OR ACCELERATION, AND BE ESPECIALLY
CAUTIOUS ON HILLS OR WHEN MAKING TURNS. MAKE SURE YOUR CAR IS
WINTERIZED AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
MTZ319>322-150000-
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HELENA VALLEY-BIG BELT, BRIDGER AND CASTLE MOUNTAINS-MEAGHER
COUNTY VALLEYS-ELKHORN AND BOULDER MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: RINGLING, CORBIN, MARTINSDALE,
WICKES, BATTLE RIDGE PASS, BOZEMAN PASS, CHECKERBOARD, HOMESTAKE
PASS, ELK PARK PASS, TRIDENT, CLANCY, MAUDLOW, DEEP CREEK PASS,
BOULDER, WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, HELENA, AND MONTANA CITY
404 PM MDT SAT MAR 14 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...SNOW AND AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW
ACCUMULATIONS UP TO ONE INCH. WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 40 MPH
CAUSING REDUCED VISIBILITY IN BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.
* WHERE...BIG BELT, BRIDGER AND CASTLE MOUNTAINS, ELKHORN AND
BOULDER MOUNTAINS, HELENA VALLEY, AND MEAGHER COUNTY VALLEYS.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING.
* IMPACTS...ROADS, AND ESPECIALLY BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES, WILL
LIKELY BECOME SLICK AND HAZARDOUS. VISIBILITIES MAY DROP BELOW 1/4
MILE DUE TO FALLING AND BLOWING SNOW.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PERSONS SHOULD DELAY ALL TRAVEL IF POSSIBLE. IF TRAVEL IS ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY, DRIVE WITH EXTREME CAUTION AND BE PREPARED FOR LOW
VISIBILITY. LEAVE PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN YOU AND THE
MOTORIST AHEAD OF YOU, AND ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO REACH YOUR
DESTINATION. AVOID SUDDEN BRAKING OR ACCELERATION, AND BE ESPECIALLY
CAUTIOUS ON HILLS OR WHEN MAKING TURNS. MAKE SURE YOUR CAR IS
WINTERIZED AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
MTZ327-150000-
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NORTHWEST BEAVERHEAD COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: CHIEF JOSEPH PASS, BIG HOLE
PASS, WISE RIVER, DEWEY, AND WISDOM
404 PM MDT SAT MAR 14 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...HEAVY SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS UP TO ONE INCH.
WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 40 MPH.
* WHERE...NORTHWEST BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING.
* IMPACTS...ROADS, AND ESPECIALLY BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES, WILL
LIKELY BECOME SLICK AND HAZARDOUS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
REMEMBER, A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS THAT THERE IS AT LEAST AN 80%
CHANCE OF IMPACTFUL WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING THE WARNING
PERIOD.
MTZ304>306-310-311-150000-
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EASTERN TOOLE AND LIBERTY-HILL COUNTY-NORTHERN BLAINE COUNTY-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL CHOUTEAU COUNTY-BEARS PAW MOUNTAINS AND
SOUTHERN BLAINE-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: ROCKY BOY, CARTER, HOGELAND,
JOPLIN, WHITLASH, ZURICH, CHINOOK, HAVRE, FLOWEREE, FORT BELKNAP,
FORT BENTON, DEVON, LOTHAIR, CHESTER, GALATA, SHELBY, AND HARLEM
404 PM MDT SAT MAR 14 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS UP TO ONE INCH. WINDS
GUSTING AS HIGH AS 35 MPH.
* WHERE...EASTERN TOOLE AND LIBERTY COUNTIES, HILL COUNTY, NORTHERN
BLAINE COUNTY, WESTERN AND CENTRAL CHOUTEAU COUNTY, AND BEARS PAW
MOUNTAINS AND SOUTHERN BLAINE.
* WHEN...UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING.
* IMPACTS...ROADS, AND ESPECIALLY BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES, WILL
LIKELY BECOME SLICK AND HAZARDOUS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
REMEMBER, A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT THERE IS AT LEAST AN
80% CHANCE OF MINOR IMPACTS DUE TO WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING
THE ADVISORY PERIOD.
HOENISCH
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