Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 1:55PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4
inches at lower elevations, with amounts approaching 6 inches at
higher elevations, especially on the US 87 corridor between Belt
and Stanford.
* WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Cascade County below 5000ft,
Fergus County below 4500ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.
* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to noon MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The wet variety of snow may pose snow load
impacts to infrastructure where snow is most persistent Thursday
night. Higher snow amounts approaching a foot are forecast for the
Snowies.
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.
Remember, a Winter Weather Advisory means that there is at least an
80% chance of minor impacts due to winter weather conditions during
the advisory period.
Area Description:
Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT