Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 9 at 3:57PM MDT until March 13 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 1 and 3 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph.
* WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the possibility of additional heavy
snowfall on Saturday as well.
Instruction:
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Remember, a Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means that
there is at least a 50% chance of seeing blizzard conditions for at
least 3 hours during the watch period.
Area Description:
East Glacier Park Region; Southern Rocky Mountain Front
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT