Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 15 at 11:00PM MDT until May 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 10:00pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6
inches over most mountain passes, with up to 12 inches over the
highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front,
Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, and Elkhorn and Boulder
Mountains.
* WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to midnight MDT Sunday Night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery backcountry road conditions. Wet and
raw conditions may create hypothermia risk for those recreating in
the backcountry.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road
Report website.
To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young
livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then
Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock.
Area Description:
East Glacier Park Region; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: