Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 2:43PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Storm total snow accumulations up to 3
inches, with the exception of the US Hwy 87 corridor from Belt to
Raynesford and Lewistown to Lewistown Divide and the US Hwy 89
corridor from Armington Junction to Riceville where 5 to 10 inches
is expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph may create areas of
blowing and drifting snow this evening and overnight.
* WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Cascade County below 5000ft,
Fergus County below 4500ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.
* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the evening and Friday morning commutes. Isolated
power outages are possible due to the heavy, wet snow accumulating
on power lines.
* 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