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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
248 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025

MTZ301>304-307-308-162315-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251216T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0033.251217T1000Z-251218T0700Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Eastern Toole and Liberty-
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-
Including the following locations: Chester, Marias Pass, Cut
Bank, Babb, Devon, Santa Rita, Rogers Pass, East Glacier Park,
Galata, Browning, Dupuyer, Choteau, Whitlash, Bynum, Ethridge,
Heart Butte, Kiowa, Joplin, Shelby, Logan Pass, Saint Mary,
Lothair, and Pendroy
248 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west to southwest winds 30
  to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph this morning. For the second
  High Wind Warning, west winds with gusts up to 90 mph developing
  tonight along and west of Highway 89 with gusts up to 80 mph east
  of Highway 89.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
  plains, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
  Counties, and Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 8 AM MST this
  morning. For the second High Wind Warning, from 3 AM Wednesday to
  midnight MST Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow
  downRemember, 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 trees and power lines. Power
  outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest
winds or finding an alternate route.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
248 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025

MTZ301>304-307-308-162315-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251216T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0033.251217T1000Z-251218T0700Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Eastern Toole and Liberty-
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-
Including the following locations: Chester, Marias Pass, Cut
Bank, Babb, Devon, Santa Rita, Rogers Pass, East Glacier Park,
Galata, Browning, Dupuyer, Choteau, Whitlash, Bynum, Ethridge,
Heart Butte, Kiowa, Joplin, Shelby, Logan Pass, Saint Mary,
Lothair, and Pendroy
248 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west to southwest winds 30
  to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph this morning. For the second
  High Wind Warning, west winds with gusts up to 90 mph developing
  tonight along and west of Highway 89 with gusts up to 80 mph east
  of Highway 89.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
  plains, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
  Counties, and Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 8 AM MST this
  morning. For the second High Wind Warning, from 3 AM Wednesday to
  midnight MST Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow
  downRemember, 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 trees and power lines. Power
  outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest
winds or finding an alternate route.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
208 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025

MTZ301-307-162300-
/O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0020.251217T0300Z-251218T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.W.0021.251217T0300Z-251218T0600Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Kiowa, Marias Pass, Logan
Pass, Saint Mary, Rogers Pass, East Glacier Park, and Babb
208 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
  10 inches  at Marias Pass with higher amounts over the mountains
  in Glacier National Park. Winds could gust over 70 mph at times.

* WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to dangerous and tire
  chains may be required for some vehicles. Visibility may drop
  below 1/4 mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. Those in
  the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous
  conditions.

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.

Remember, a Winter Storm Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the warning
period.

&&

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Hoenisch

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