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Home Return to list High Wind Watch 0009 Issued by the Great Falls Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 11:34:03 585 WWUS75 KTFX 211733 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1033 AM MST Sat Feb 21 2026 MTZ301>303-308-221200- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1200Z-260224T0700Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Babb, Logan Pass, Dupuyer, Choteau, Browning, Ethridge, Saint Mary, Cut Bank, Santa Rita, Bynum, Heart Butte, Kiowa, Pendroy, Marias Pass, and East Glacier Park 1033 AM MST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and Southern High Plains. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The winds may cause patchy blowing and drifting snow early Monday before temperatures rise above freezing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ312-313-221200- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1900Z-260224T0600Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Raynesford, Moccasin, Stanford, Geyser, Hobson, Benchland, Great Falls, and Windham 1033 AM MST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ RG Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 11:34:03 585 WWUS75 KTFX 211733 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1033 AM MST Sat Feb 21 2026 MTZ301>303-308-221200- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1200Z-260224T0700Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Babb, Logan Pass, Dupuyer, Choteau, Browning, Ethridge, Saint Mary, Cut Bank, Santa Rita, Bynum, Heart Butte, Kiowa, Pendroy, Marias Pass, and East Glacier Park 1033 AM MST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and Southern High Plains. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The winds may cause patchy blowing and drifting snow early Monday before temperatures rise above freezing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ312-313-221200- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1900Z-260224T0600Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Raynesford, Moccasin, Stanford, Geyser, Hobson, Benchland, Great Falls, and Windham 1033 AM MST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ RG Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 23:31:38 351 WWUS75 KTFX 220531 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1031 PM MST Sat Feb 21 2026 MTZ301>303-308-230015- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1200Z-260224T0700Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Babb, Santa Rita, Kiowa, Marias Pass, East Glacier Park, Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Choteau, Bynum, Dupuyer, Cut Bank, Ethridge, Saint Mary, and Pendroy 1031 PM MST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and Southern High Plains. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The winds may cause patchy blowing and drifting snow early Monday before temperatures rise above freezing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ312-313-230015- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1900Z-260224T0600Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Geyser, Benchland, Moccasin, Raynesford, Hobson, Great Falls, Stanford, and Windham 1031 PM MST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Wilson Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 23:31:38 351 WWUS75 KTFX 220531 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1031 PM MST Sat Feb 21 2026 MTZ301>303-308-230015- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1200Z-260224T0700Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Babb, Santa Rita, Kiowa, Marias Pass, East Glacier Park, Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Choteau, Bynum, Dupuyer, Cut Bank, Ethridge, Saint Mary, and Pendroy 1031 PM MST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and Southern High Plains. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The winds may cause patchy blowing and drifting snow early Monday before temperatures rise above freezing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ312-313-230015- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1900Z-260224T0600Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Geyser, Benchland, Moccasin, Raynesford, Hobson, Great Falls, Stanford, and Windham 1031 PM MST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Wilson Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-22 11:48:51 680 WWUS75 KTFX 221748 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1048 AM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 MTZ301>303-308-231200- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1800Z-260224T0700Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Browning, Babb, East Glacier Park, Santa Rita, Saint Mary, Heart Butte, Bynum, Dupuyer, Pendroy, Cut Bank, Logan Pass, Ethridge, Kiowa, Marias Pass, and Choteau 1048 AM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and Southern High Plains. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The winds may cause patchy blowing and drifting snow early Monday before temperatures rise above freezing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ312-313-231200- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1800Z-260224T0600Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Geyser, Stanford, Raynesford, Benchland, Hobson, Moccasin, Windham, and Great Falls 1048 AM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ AM Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-22 11:48:51 680 WWUS75 KTFX 221748 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1048 AM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 MTZ301>303-308-231200- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1800Z-260224T0700Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Browning, Babb, East Glacier Park, Santa Rita, Saint Mary, Heart Butte, Bynum, Dupuyer, Pendroy, Cut Bank, Logan Pass, Ethridge, Kiowa, Marias Pass, and Choteau 1048 AM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and Southern High Plains. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The winds may cause patchy blowing and drifting snow early Monday before temperatures rise above freezing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ312-313-231200- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1800Z-260224T0600Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Geyser, Stanford, Raynesford, Benchland, Hobson, Moccasin, Windham, and Great Falls 1048 AM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ AM Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-02-23 00:28:41 786 WWUS75 KTFX 230628 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 MTZ301-302-308-240000- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1800Z-260224T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Dupuyer, Bynum, Heart Butte, Kiowa, Pendroy, Browning, Choteau, Marias Pass, Logan Pass, East Glacier Park, Saint Mary, and Babb 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and East Glacier Park Region. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ303-240000- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1800Z-260224T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Cut Bank, Santa Rita, and Ethridge 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ312-313-240000- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1800Z-260224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Windham, Geyser, Great Falls, Benchland, Raynesford, Moccasin, Stanford, and Hobson 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ307-240000- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and isolated cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ315>317-319>324-326-240000- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Helena Valley-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Gallatin Valley- Including the following locations: Wolf Creek, Boulder, Gallatin Gateway, Clancy, Deep Creek Pass, Trident, Willow Creek, Harrison, Townsend, Kings Hill Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Flesher Pass, Monarch, Three Forks, White Sulphur Springs, Winston, Whitehall, Ringling, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Checkerboard, Neihart, Montana City, Homestake Pass, Toston, Bozeman, Craig, Bozeman Pass, Corbin, Wickes, Martinsdale, Canyon Creek, Maudlow, Helena, Elk Park Pass, Pony, and Marysville 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Gates of the Mountains, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Helena Valley, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the watch period. && $$ Wilson Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-02-23 00:28:41 786 WWUS75 KTFX 230628 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 MTZ301-302-308-240000- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1800Z-260224T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Dupuyer, Bynum, Heart Butte, Kiowa, Pendroy, Browning, Choteau, Marias Pass, Logan Pass, East Glacier Park, Saint Mary, and Babb 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and East Glacier Park Region. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ303-240000- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1800Z-260224T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Cut Bank, Santa Rita, and Ethridge 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ312-313-240000- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1800Z-260224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Windham, Geyser, Great Falls, Benchland, Raynesford, Moccasin, Stanford, and Hobson 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ307-240000- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and isolated cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ315>317-319>324-326-240000- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Helena Valley-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Gallatin Valley- Including the following locations: Wolf Creek, Boulder, Gallatin Gateway, Clancy, Deep Creek Pass, Trident, Willow Creek, Harrison, Townsend, Kings Hill Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Flesher Pass, Monarch, Three Forks, White Sulphur Springs, Winston, Whitehall, Ringling, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Checkerboard, Neihart, Montana City, Homestake Pass, Toston, Bozeman, Craig, Bozeman Pass, Corbin, Wickes, Martinsdale, Canyon Creek, Maudlow, Helena, Elk Park Pass, Pony, and Marysville 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Gates of the Mountains, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Helena Valley, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the watch period. && $$ Wilson Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-02-23 00:28:41 786 WWUS75 KTFX 230628 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 MTZ301-302-308-240000- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1800Z-260224T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Dupuyer, Bynum, Heart Butte, Kiowa, Pendroy, Browning, Choteau, Marias Pass, Logan Pass, East Glacier Park, Saint Mary, and Babb 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, and East Glacier Park Region. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ303-240000- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1800Z-260224T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Cut Bank, Santa Rita, and Ethridge 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ312-313-240000- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0009.260223T1800Z-260224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Windham, Geyser, Great Falls, Benchland, Raynesford, Moccasin, Stanford, and Hobson 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ307-240000- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and isolated cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ315>317-319>324-326-240000- /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Helena Valley-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Gallatin Valley- Including the following locations: Wolf Creek, Boulder, Gallatin Gateway, Clancy, Deep Creek Pass, Trident, Willow Creek, Harrison, Townsend, Kings Hill Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Flesher Pass, Monarch, Three Forks, White Sulphur Springs, Winston, Whitehall, Ringling, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Checkerboard, Neihart, Montana City, Homestake Pass, Toston, Bozeman, Craig, Bozeman Pass, Corbin, Wickes, Martinsdale, Canyon Creek, Maudlow, Helena, Elk Park Pass, Pony, and Marysville 1128 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Gates of the Mountains, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Helena Valley, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the watch period. && $$ Wilson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||