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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1249 PM MST Thu Nov 27 2025

MTZ314-281100-
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Fergus County below 4500ft-
Including the following locations: Hilger and Lewistown
1249 PM MST Thu Nov 27 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM
MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
  8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Fergus County below 4500ft.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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MTZ304-307>310-312-281100-
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Eastern Toole and Liberty-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern
High Plains-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central
Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft-
Including the following locations: Choteau, Fort Benton, Lothair,
Pendroy, Galata, Conrad, Carter, Brady, Rogers Pass, Floweree,
Chester, Devon, Shelby, Joplin, Whitlash, Great Falls, Ledger,
and Bynum
1249 PM MST Thu Nov 27 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM
MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible Thursday night through Friday with
  gusty north winds developing Friday. Total snow accumulations
  between 5 and 9 inches possible.

* WHERE...A portion of north central Montana.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if
  traveling through mountain passes. Blowing snow will significantly
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Friday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is expected to develop this
  afternoon and intensify overnight before tapering off Friday
  evening. Gusty north winds developing on Friday could create areas
  of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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MTZ305-306-311-281100-
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Hill County-Northern Blaine County-Bears Paw Mountains and
Southern Blaine-
Including the following locations: Harlem, Chinook, Hogeland,
Rocky Boy, Fort Belknap, Havre, and Zurich
1249 PM MST Thu Nov 27 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM
MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
  10 inches.

* WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Hill County, and
  Northern Blaine County. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Friday morning commute.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will
  significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is expected to develop this
  afternoon and intensify overnight before tapering off early
  Saturday morning. Gusty north winds developing on Friday could
  create areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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MTZ301>303-281100-
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East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including the following locations: Babb, Cut Bank, Heart Butte,
Logan Pass, Kiowa, Dupuyer, Santa Rita, Saint Mary, Marias Pass,
East Glacier Park, Browning, and Ethridge
1249 PM MST Thu Nov 27 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible with gusty north winds developing
  tonight through Friday morning. Total snow accumulations between 4
  and 8 inches possible below 6000 feet and between 8 and 12 inches
  possible above 6000 feet.

* WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Friday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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MTZ315-281100-
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Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-
Including the following locations: Marysville, MacDonald Pass,
Flesher Pass, and Lincoln
1249 PM MST Thu Nov 27 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM
MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible with gusty north to northeast winds
  developing Friday morning. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
  7 inches possible.

* WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain
  passes. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is expected to develop this
  evening and intensify after midnight before tapering off Friday
  afternoon. Gusty north to northeast winds developing early Friday
  morning could create areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

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MTZ325-281100-
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Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: Cameron, Norris, Ennis,
McAllister, and Jeffers
1249 PM MST Thu Nov 27 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM
MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
  inches.

* WHERE...Madison River Valley.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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MTZ313-316>320-322-326-281100-
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Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Gates of the Mountains-Little
Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-Helena
Valley-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Elkhorn and Boulder
Mountains-Gallatin Valley-
Including the following locations: Elk Park Pass, Helena, Bozeman
Pass, Wolf Creek, Boulder, Maudlow, Hobson, Wickes, Homestake
Pass, Canyon Creek, Montana City, Gallatin Gateway, Battle Ridge
Pass, Neihart, Craig, Trident, Geyser, Monarch, Deep Creek Pass,
Raynesford, Moccasin, Windham, Stanford, Benchland, Corbin,
Clancy, Bozeman, and Kings Hill Pass
1249 PM MST Thu Nov 27 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5
AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow will
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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