Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued October 8 at 11:48PM MDT until October 11 at 6:00PM 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 up to 6
inches below 5000 feet and between 6 and 12 inches possible above
5000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Helena Valley, and Little
Belt and Highwood Mountains.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A snow band may develop across portions of
Central Montana leading to locally higher snowfall rates and
amounts.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Helena Valley; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov