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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
1124 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

MTZ059-171100-
/O.EXA.KGGW.WS.A.0001.260218T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Northern Phillips-
Including Whitewater
1124 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
  between 2 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55
  mph.

* WHERE...Northern Phillips County.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout
  conditions are possible with blowing and drifting snow which could
  make travel extremely hazardous. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Strong
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MTZ017-023>026-061-171100-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.A.0001.260218T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Central and Southern Valley-McCone-Richland-Dawson-Prairie-
Northern Valley-
Including Fairview, Circle, Glasgow, Sidney, Terry, Hinsdale,
Richey, Opheim, Fort Peck, Frazer, and Glendive
1124 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
  between 1 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55
  mph.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout
  conditions are possible with blowing and drifting snow which could
  make travel extremely hazardous. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Strong
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

MTZ018>020-062-171100-
/O.CON.KGGW.WS.A.0001.260218T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Daniels-Sheridan-Western Roosevelt-Eastern Roosevelt-
Including Culbertson, Medicine Lake, Poplar, Plentywood, Scobey,
and Wolf Point
1124 AM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
  between 2 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55
  mph.

* WHERE...Daniels, Roosevelt and Sheridan Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery
  road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday
  evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Strong winds could bring
  down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

&&

$$

Zanker