Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 1:55PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6
inches, with higher amounts above pass level. Winds gusting as
high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front,
Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains,
and Northwest Beaverhead County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if
traveling through mountain passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy and wet variety of snow may pose
snow load impacts to infrastructure.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road
Report website.
To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young
livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then
Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock.
Remember, a Winter Weather Advisory means that there is at least an
80% chance of minor impacts due to winter weather conditions during
the advisory period.
Area Description:
East Glacier Park Region; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Northwest Beaverhead County
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT