Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
518 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

MTZ317-320-330-061315-
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Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle
Mountains-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial
Mountains-
Including the following locations: West Yellowstone, Trident,
Monarch, Battle Ridge Pass, Neihart, Bozeman Pass, Raynolds Pass,
Kings Hill Pass, Big Sky, Targhee Pass, Maudlow, and Deep Creek
Pass
518 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 11
  inches. Isolated higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Little Belt and
  Highwood Mountains, and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and
  Centennial Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if
  traveling through mountain passes. Blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree
  branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant travel impacts to the Friday
  evening commute are possible for Bozeman Pass and along Highway
  191 south of Bozeman.

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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MTZ327-061315-
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Northwest Beaverhead County-
Including the following locations: Wisdom, Wise River, Dewey,
Chief Joseph Pass, and Big Hole Pass
518 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 13
  inches. Isolated higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northwest Beaverhead County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be
  required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure
  they are prepared for dangerous conditions. Blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree
  branches.

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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MTZ315-061315-
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Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-
Including the following locations: MacDonald Pass, Marysville,
Lincoln, and Flesher Pass
518 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7
  inches, with higher amounts above pass level. Winds gusting as
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree
  branches.

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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MTZ301-307-061315-
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East Glacier Park Region-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: East Glacier Park, Babb,
Marias Pass, Logan Pass, Saint Mary, Rogers Pass, and Kiowa
518 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches.
  Isolated higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be
  required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure
  they are prepared for dangerous conditions. Blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree
  damage.

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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MTZ322-061315-
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Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-
Including the following locations: Corbin, Boulder, Montana City,
Clancy, Elk Park Pass, Wickes, and Homestake Pass
518 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could
  significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree
  branches.

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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MTZ304>306-310-311-314-318-061315-
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Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County-
Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and
Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft-Snowy and Judith
Mountains-
Including the following locations: Harlem, Whitlash, Chester,
Havre, Floweree, Hilger, Lewistown, Lothair, Shelby, Fort
Belknap, Rocky Boy, Zurich, Galata, Fort Benton, Chinook, Devon,
Joplin, Hogeland, and Carter
518 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches at
  lower elevations and up to 8 inches in the mountains.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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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