Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 10:56AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 9:56am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6
and 12 inches. Highest snowfall amounts in the northern slopes
between 4500 feet and 6500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Little Belt and Highwood
Mountains, and Snowy and Judith Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with
the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree
branches. Isolated power outages are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from
grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with
accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to
between the evening through late morning hours.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description:
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Snowy and Judith Mountains; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov