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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1142 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

MTZ007-121200-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0005.261011T0000Z-261012T1200Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1142 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6
AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
  9 inches. Snow totals of 12-18 inches in the higher mountain areas.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass, Highway 12 Garrison to
  Elliston, Georgetown Lake, and Butte.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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 for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1056 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

MTZ301-302-111200-
/O.UPG.KTFX.WW.Y.0027.261011T0000Z-261012T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KTFX.WS.W.0008.261010T1800Z-261012T1200Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-
Including the cities of Kiowa, Browning, Babb, Heart Butte, East
Glacier Park, Logan Pass, Saint Mary, Dupuyer, and Marias Pass
1056 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
  10 and 20 inches, with the highest amounts in the mountains south
  of US Highway 2. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone, and Northern High Plains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with
  the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree
  branches. Isolated power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from
  grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with
  accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to
  between the evening through late morning hours.

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 for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1056 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

MTZ307-308-315-316-111200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0008.261010T1800Z-261012T1200Z/
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-Upper
Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-
Including the cities of Pendroy, Flesher Pass, MacDonald Pass, Craig,
Rogers Pass, Bynum, Lincoln, Canyon Creek, Wolf Creek, Marysville,
and Choteau
1056 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
  10 and 20 inches, with the exception of the Lincoln valley where up
  to 7 inches is expected. Isolated amounts approaching 30 inches
  within the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Winds gusting as high as 45
  mph.

* WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass,
  Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with
  the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree
  branches. Isolated power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from
  grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with
  accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to
  between the evening through late morning hours.

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 for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1056 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

MTZ317-318-322-111200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0008.261011T0000Z-261012T1200Z/
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-
Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-
Including the cities of Corbin, Clancy, Monarch, Boulder, Wickes,
Homestake Pass, Kings Hill Pass, Neihart, Elk Park Pass, and Montana
City
1056 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6
AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6
  and 12 inches. Highest snowfall amounts in the northern slopes
  between 4500 feet and 6500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Little Belt and Highwood
  Mountains, and Snowy and Judith Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with
  the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree
  branches. Isolated power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from
  grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with
  accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to
  between the evening through late morning hours.

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 for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1056 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

MTZ320-111200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0008.261011T0000Z-261012T1200Z/
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the cities of Bozeman Pass, Maudlow, Trident, Battle Ridge
Pass, and Deep Creek Pass
1056 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6
AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6
  and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with
  the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree
  branches. Isolated power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from
  grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with
  accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to
  between the evening through late morning hours.

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 for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1056 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

MTZ309-312-313-321-111200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0008.261011T0000Z-261012T1200Z/
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Cascade County below 5000ft-
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Meagher County Valleys-
Including the cities of Raynesford, Great Falls, Ledger,
Checkerboard, Benchland, Martinsdale, Geyser, Stanford, White Sulphur
Springs, Hobson, Ringling, Conrad, Moccasin, Windham, and Brady
1056 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6
AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7
  and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Meagher County Valleys, Cascade County below 5000ft,
  Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, and Judith Basin County and
  Judith Gap.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with
  the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree
  branches. Isolated power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from
  grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with
  accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to
  between the evening through late morning hours.

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 for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1253 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

MTZ067-068-110700-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0010.261011T0000Z-261012T1800Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-
Including the locations of Cooke City
1253 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 10 and 18 inches, greatest above 8000 feet.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by severe
  winter conditions. Travel into Cooke City will be impacted.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are heading to the high country this weekend plan for severe
winter conditions. Be sure to inform someone of your plans, in case
you have difficulties or become stranded in the winter conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1253 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

MTZ172-110700-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0010.261011T0600Z-261012T1800Z/
Melville Foothills-
Including the locations of Melville
1253 AM MDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Periods of heavy wet snow and blowing snwo expected. Total
  snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high
  as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Melville Foothills.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult on local roads and US-191
  in the Melville vicinity. The hazardous conditions will impact the
  Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tree and power line damage is possible which
  may result in power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel be prepared for severe winter conditions. Keep an
extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

&&

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