Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued October 8 at 11:48PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 8, 2026 - 10:48pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6
and 12 inches along the Big Belt Mountains and between 6 and 12
inches above 7000 feet in the mountains of Madison and Gallatin
counties. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Gallatin and
Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain
passes. Back country conditions may be very dangerous. Wet snow and
gusty winds may down trees limbs and power lines.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov