Special Weather Statement 12/17/2024 08:57 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 17 at 9:57AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 17, 2024 - 8:57am
Expires: 
December 17, 2024 - 10:00am
Description: 
Fog has developed over portions of the plains and valleys of Central and North Montana this morning. While most locations will only see visibility reductions to between one and three miles where fog is occurring, localized reductions to as low as one quarter of a mile are possible. Travelers should be prepared for varying conditions over short distances, especially near terrain features like river valleys and low elevation passes. Allow extra spacing between vehicles and use low beam headlights when traveling through foggy conditions.
Area Description: 
Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Toole and Liberty; Hill County; Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Helena Valley; Meagher County Valleys; Canyon Ferry Area; Gallatin Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT