Severe Cold Wave ● Closed

Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 12:32AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT, United States of America

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* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Meagher County Valleys, Cascade County below 5000ft,
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, and Judith Basin County and
Judith Gap.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with
the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree
branches. Isolated power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from
grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with
accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to
between the evening through late morning hours.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionEastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Meagher County Valleys
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-10T18:30:00-06:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Meagher County Valleys

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