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Special Weather Statement issued October 23 at 12:36PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT, United States of America

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A band of snow with snowfall rates near or in excess of one-half
inch per hour will continue through at least 3 PM across the
area, subsiding by the evening. While accumulations are forecast
to be greatest on grassy surfaces, accumulating snowfall on roads
will continue in areas where snowfall rates are highest. If
traveling near the Rocky Mountain Front or nearby plains this
afternoon, be prepared for reduced visibility, gusty winds, and
variable road conditions.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionNorthern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyObserved
Cap Expires2026-10-23T15:45:00-06:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern

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