Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 10:40PM MDT until October 12 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 9:40pm
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, wet snow. Total snow
accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 4 and 8 inches.
* WHERE...Gallatin Valley.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM MDT Sunday. For
the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 9 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. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
* 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:
Gallatin Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov