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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
342 AM MDT Fri Jun 28 2024

MTZ302>305-281300-
Northern High Plains-
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-
Including the cities of Browning, Heart Butte, Dupuyer, Cut Bank,
Ethridge, Santa Rita, Devon, Shelby, Chester, Galata, Joplin,
Lothair, Whitlash, and Havre
342 AM MDT Fri Jun 28 2024

...Strong wind gusts early this morning...

West winds will gust between 55 and 60 mph this morning from
Browning eastward to just west of Havre.

The strong winds will start to diminish after 8 AM this morning.
Those traveling in this region, including portions of I-15 from
Shelby to Sweet Grass, or the Highway 2 corridor from Browning to
west of Havre, should be alert for wind gusts in excess of
50 mph.

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MTZ301-281300-
East Glacier Park Region-
Including the cities of East Glacier Park, Kiowa, Babb,
Saint Mary, Marias Pass, and Logan Pass
342 AM MDT Fri Jun 28 2024

...Gusty winds and snow at ridgetops on the east side of Glacier
Park early this morning...

Wind gusts around 55 mph are occurring near the ridgetops on the
east side of Glacier Park this morning. The strong winds will
start to diminish after 8 AM, but windy conditions will still
continue through the remainder of this morning.

Additionally, snow is likely falling for elevations above
7500 feet, which is a few hundred feet above Logan`s Pass. Snow
accumulations of an inch are two are expected at ridgetops this
morning. Thus those hiking at the higher elevations of Glacier
Park on the east side this morning should be prepared for windy
and winter conditions, including wind chill values in the 20s.

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Brusda