Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 17 at 5:55AM MDT until May 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 4:55am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Little Belt and
Highwood Mountains.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* 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:
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
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