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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026

MTZ315>317-319>324-326-240000-
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Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little
Belt and Highwood Mountains-Helena Valley-Big Belt, Bridger and
Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder
Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Gallatin Valley-
Including the following locations: Wolf Creek, Boulder, Gallatin
Gateway, Clancy, Deep Creek Pass, Trident, Willow Creek,
Harrison, Townsend, Kings Hill Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Flesher
Pass, Monarch, Three Forks, White Sulphur Springs, Winston,
Whitehall, Ringling, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Checkerboard,
Neihart, Montana City, Homestake Pass, Toston, Bozeman, Craig,
Bozeman Pass, Corbin, Wickes, Martinsdale, Canyon Creek, Maudlow,
Helena, Elk Park Pass, Pony, and Marysville
1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall,
  Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Gates of the Mountains, Little
  Belt and Highwood Mountains, Helena Valley, Big Belt, Bridger and
  Castle Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder
  Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be
  possible Thursday and Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the watch period.

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Wilson

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