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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
402 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025

MTZ301>304-307-308-161500-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251216T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0033.251217T1000Z-251218T0700Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Eastern Toole and Liberty-
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-
Including the following locations: Rogers Pass, Browning,
Pendroy, Shelby, East Glacier Park, Cut Bank, Santa Rita, Babb,
Heart Butte, Dupuyer, Chester, Saint Mary, Marias Pass, Whitlash,
Bynum, Ethridge, Devon, Choteau, Logan Pass, Joplin, Galata,
Kiowa, and Lothair
402 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west to southwesterly
  winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph along and west of
  Highway 89 and up to 75 mph elsewhere. For the second High Wind
  Warning, westerly winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph
  possible along and west of Highway 89 and up to 80 mph elsewhere.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
  plains, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
  Counties, and Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 8 AM MST Tuesday.
  For the second High Wind Warning, from 3 AM Wednesday to midnight
  MST Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow
  downRemember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an
  80% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts
  occurring during the warning period trees and power lines. Power
  outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest
winds or finding an alternate route.

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
402 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025

MTZ301>304-307-308-161500-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251216T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0033.251217T1000Z-251218T0700Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Eastern Toole and Liberty-
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-
Including the following locations: Rogers Pass, Browning,
Pendroy, Shelby, East Glacier Park, Cut Bank, Santa Rita, Babb,
Heart Butte, Dupuyer, Chester, Saint Mary, Marias Pass, Whitlash,
Bynum, Ethridge, Devon, Choteau, Logan Pass, Joplin, Galata,
Kiowa, and Lothair
402 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west to southwesterly
  winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph along and west of
  Highway 89 and up to 75 mph elsewhere. For the second High Wind
  Warning, westerly winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph
  possible along and west of Highway 89 and up to 80 mph elsewhere.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
  plains, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
  Counties, and Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 8 AM MST Tuesday.
  For the second High Wind Warning, from 3 AM Wednesday to midnight
  MST Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult to dangerous,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow
  downRemember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an
  80% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts
  occurring during the warning period trees and power lines. Power
  outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

If possible, consider delaying travel during the period of highest
winds or finding an alternate route.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
252 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025

MTZ301-307-161300-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0020.251217T0300Z-251218T0600Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Kiowa, Babb, Saint Mary, Logan
Pass, Rogers Pass, Marias Pass, and East Glacier Park
252 PM MST Mon Dec 15 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
  10 inches possible at Marias Pass with higher amounts over the
  mountains in Glacier National Park. Winds could gust over 70 mph
  at times.

* WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to dangerous and tire
  chains may be required for some vehicles. Visibility may drop
  below 1/4 mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. Those in
  the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Remember, a Winter Storm Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the watch
period.

&&

$$

RG

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