Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 1:36PM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 12:36pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, blowing snow with periods
of snow showers through the rest of this afternoon. Additional
snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55
mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, snow redeveloping tonight with
periods of moderate to heavy snow expected late Friday and
Saturday. Total new snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain
Front.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM MDT this
evening. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6
PM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility through the rest of this
afternoon.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.
Area Description:
Northern High Plains; Southern High Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT