< Blowing Dust Advisory Montana | Effective 03/08/2026 14:44

Blowing Dust Advisory Montana | Effective 03/08/2026 14:44

Headline: 
Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 8 at 3:44PM MDT until March 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Blowing Dust Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 8, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires: 
March 8, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest winds or finding an alternate route.
Area Description: 
Cascade County below 5000ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT