Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 10:05AM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 9:05am
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches,
with the exception of the US Hwy 87 corridor from from Belt to
Raynesford and Lewistown to Lewistown Divide and the US Hwy 89
corridor from Armington Junction to Riceville where 4 to 8 inches
is expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph may create areas of
blowing and drifting snow Thursday evening and overnight.
* WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Cascade County below 5000ft,
Fergus County below 4500ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Initially wet or slushy road surfaces will become icy
this evening as temperatures cool below freezing. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations on road surfaces may be
limited through the afternoon hours, with impacts to travel
increasing from this evening and through the morning hours on
Friday as snow accumulates on roads and blowing snow reduces
visibility.
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.
Area Description:
Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT