Special Weather Statement 12/17/2024 14:29 for Montana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 17 at 3:29PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 17, 2024 - 2:29pm
Expires: 
December 17, 2024 - 5:00pm
Description: 
Widespread low clouds across the plains this afternoon are intersecting with the ground and resulting in patchy fog, with visibility falling below one mile at times. The fog looks to persist into the early evening hours. Those traveling should be prepared for variable driving conditions over short distances. Elevated surfaces such as bridges may be icy given the below freezing temperatures. If you encounter fog, slow down and use your low- beam headlights.
Area Description: 
Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Toole and Liberty; Hill County; Northern Blaine 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT