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Home Return to list High Wind Watch 0011 Issued by the Great Falls Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-23 13:55:22 148 WWUS75 KTFX 231954 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1254 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 MTZ303-241100- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0011.260226T0600Z-260227T1600Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Santa Rita, Ethridge, and Cut Bank 1254 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those operating high profile or light weight vehicles should consider delaying travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ310-311-241100- /O.EXB.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260226T0600Z-260227T1500Z/ Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine- Including the following locations: Carter, Rocky Boy, Floweree, and Fort Benton 1254 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ325-328-241100- /O.EXA.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Madison River Valley-Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft- Including the following locations: McAllister, Dillon, Waterloo, Bannack, Glen, Jeffers, Norris, Ennis, and Cameron 1254 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South to southwesterly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Madison and Beaverhead River Valleys. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ301-302-307-308-241100- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260227T1600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass, Marias Pass, Heart Butte, Babb, Kiowa, Logan Pass, East Glacier Park, Browning, Dupuyer, Saint Mary, Bynum, Choteau, and Pendroy 1254 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph possible. Winds may gust over 100 mph at times along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those operating high profile or light weight vehicles should consider delaying travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the watch period. && $$ MTZ312-313-315>317-320-241100- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Including the following locations: MacDonald Pass, Canyon Creek, Monarch, Raynesford, Flesher Pass, Craig, Wolf Creek, Stanford, Lincoln, Benchland, Kings Hill Pass, Hobson, Trident, Neihart, Battle Ridge Pass, Moccasin, Deep Creek Pass, Windham, Bozeman Pass, Great Falls, Geyser, Marysville, and Maudlow 1254 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Gates of the Mountains, and Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ MTZ319-321>324-326-241100- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Helena Valley-Meagher County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Gallatin Valley- Including the following locations: Wickes, Helena, Clancy, Boulder, Gallatin Gateway, Harrison, Elk Park Pass, Homestake Pass, Checkerboard, Toston, Three Forks, Ringling, Martinsdale, Bozeman, White Sulphur Springs, Montana City, Winston, Willow Creek, Whitehall, Corbin, Townsend, and Pony 1254 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible, highest for locations near the Continental Divide * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, Helena Valley, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and damage property. Power outages may also occur, especially in urban areas. Travel could be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ RG Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-24 00:28:38 393 WWUS75 KTFX 240628 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1128 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 MTZ306-250000- /O.EXA.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260226T0600Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Blaine County- Including the following locations: Fort Belknap, Harlem, Zurich, Hogeland, and Chinook 1128 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Northern Blaine County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ303-250000- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0011.260225T0900Z-260227T1600Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Cut Bank, Ethridge, and Santa Rita 1128 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those operating high profile or light weight vehicles should consider delaying travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ319-250000- /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Helena Valley- Including the following locations: Helena 1128 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Helena Valley. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ301-302-307-308-250000- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260227T1600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Pendroy, Dupuyer, East Glacier Park, Saint Mary, Marias Pass, Choteau, Browning, Babb, Kiowa, Bynum, Heart Butte, Rogers Pass, and Logan Pass 1128 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph possible. Winds may gust over 100 mph at times along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those operating high profile or light weight vehicles should consider delaying travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ312-313-315>317-320-250000- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Including the following locations: Monarch, Moccasin, Marysville, Benchland, Stanford, Trident, MacDonald Pass, Windham, Raynesford, Hobson, Geyser, Canyon Creek, Flesher Pass, Wolf Creek, Neihart, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, Lincoln, Maudlow, Deep Creek Pass, Kings Hill Pass, Craig, and Great Falls 1128 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Gates of the Mountains, and Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ321>326-328-250000- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Meagher County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Madison River Valley-Gallatin Valley- Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft- Including the following locations: Wickes, Montana City, Martinsdale, Ringling, Clancy, Glen, Boulder, Willow Creek, Gallatin Gateway, Dillon, Winston, Waterloo, Whitehall, McAllister, Checkerboard, Bozeman, White Sulphur Springs, Pony, Jeffers, Norris, Bannack, Corbin, Elk Park Pass, Harrison, Townsend, Ennis, Three Forks, Cameron, Toston, and Homestake Pass 1128 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible, highest for locations near the Continental Divide. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, The Madison and Beaverhead River Valleys, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ310-311-250000- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260226T0600Z-260227T1500Z/ Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine- Including the following locations: Floweree, Fort Benton, Carter, and Rocky Boy 1128 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ Wilson Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-24 14:15:52 066 WWUS75 KTFX 242015 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 115 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 MTZ301-302-307-308-251200- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260227T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260226T0600Z-260227T1600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Heart Butte, Pendroy, Dupuyer, Marias Pass, Babb, Saint Mary, East Glacier Park, Choteau, Browning, Kiowa, Logan Pass, Bynum, and Rogers Pass 115 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM MST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph possible. Winds may gust over 100 mph at times along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 2 AM to 11 PM MST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those operating high profile or light weight vehicles should consider delaying travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ303-251200- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0011.260225T0900Z-260227T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0011.260226T0600Z-260227T1600Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Cut Bank, Santa Rita, and Ethridge 115 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM MST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 2 AM to 11 PM MST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those operating high profile or light weight vehicles should consider delaying travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ312-313-315>317-319-320-251200- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260226T0600Z-260227T1500Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Helena Valley-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Including the following locations: Raynesford, Moccasin, Benchland, Marysville, Kings Hill Pass, Canyon Creek, Neihart, Trident, Maudlow, Geyser, Monarch, Great Falls, Windham, MacDonald Pass, Wolf Creek, Flesher Pass, Deep Creek Pass, Stanford, Lincoln, Craig, Helena, Hobson, Bozeman Pass, and Battle Ridge Pass 115 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM MST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Gates of the Mountains, Helena Valley, and Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 2 AM to 11 PM MST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ321>326-328-251200- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Meagher County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Madison River Valley-Gallatin Valley- Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft- Including the following locations: Elk Park Pass, Martinsdale, Toston, Harrison, Boulder, Ennis, Clancy, Montana City, Three Forks, Jeffers, McAllister, Bozeman, Ringling, Winston, Corbin, Gallatin Gateway, Wickes, Norris, Homestake Pass, Townsend, Waterloo, Whitehall, Bannack, Willow Creek, Checkerboard, Cameron, Dillon, Glen, Pony, and White Sulphur Springs 115 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected with locally higher gusts possible near the Continental Divide. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, The Madison and Beaverhead River Valleys, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Convective snowbands are possible on Wednesday between 4 AM and 12 PM and may impact the morning commute. Be prepared for sudden changes in road and weather conditions, especially if traveling along I-90. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ304-305-251200- /O.EXA.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260226T0600Z-260227T1500Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County- Including the following locations: Shelby, Havre, Lothair, Devon, Chester, Whitlash, Joplin, and Galata 115 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, and Hill County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ306-310-311-251200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260226T0600Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Blaine County-Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine- Including the following locations: Zurich, Harlem, Fort Belknap, Floweree, Carter, Rocky Boy, Chinook, Fort Benton, and Hogeland 115 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Glinskas Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-24 14:15:52 066 WWUS75 KTFX 242015 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 115 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 MTZ301-302-307-308-251200- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260227T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260226T0600Z-260227T1600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Heart Butte, Pendroy, Dupuyer, Marias Pass, Babb, Saint Mary, East Glacier Park, Choteau, Browning, Kiowa, Logan Pass, Bynum, and Rogers Pass 115 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM MST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph possible. Winds may gust over 100 mph at times along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 2 AM to 11 PM MST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those operating high profile or light weight vehicles should consider delaying travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ303-251200- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0011.260225T0900Z-260227T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0011.260226T0600Z-260227T1600Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Cut Bank, Santa Rita, and Ethridge 115 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM MST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 2 AM to 11 PM MST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those operating high profile or light weight vehicles should consider delaying travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ312-313-315>317-319-320-251200- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260226T0600Z-260227T1500Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Helena Valley-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Including the following locations: Raynesford, Moccasin, Benchland, Marysville, Kings Hill Pass, Canyon Creek, Neihart, Trident, Maudlow, Geyser, Monarch, Great Falls, Windham, MacDonald Pass, Wolf Creek, Flesher Pass, Deep Creek Pass, Stanford, Lincoln, Craig, Helena, Hobson, Bozeman Pass, and Battle Ridge Pass 115 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM MST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Gates of the Mountains, Helena Valley, and Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 2 AM to 11 PM MST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ321>326-328-251200- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Meagher County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Madison River Valley-Gallatin Valley- Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft- Including the following locations: Elk Park Pass, Martinsdale, Toston, Harrison, Boulder, Ennis, Clancy, Montana City, Three Forks, Jeffers, McAllister, Bozeman, Ringling, Winston, Corbin, Gallatin Gateway, Wickes, Norris, Homestake Pass, Townsend, Waterloo, Whitehall, Bannack, Willow Creek, Checkerboard, Cameron, Dillon, Glen, Pony, and White Sulphur Springs 115 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected with locally higher gusts possible near the Continental Divide. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, The Madison and Beaverhead River Valleys, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Convective snowbands are possible on Wednesday between 4 AM and 12 PM and may impact the morning commute. Be prepared for sudden changes in road and weather conditions, especially if traveling along I-90. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ304-305-251200- /O.EXA.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260226T0600Z-260227T1500Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County- Including the following locations: Shelby, Havre, Lothair, Devon, Chester, Whitlash, Joplin, and Galata 115 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, and Hill County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ306-310-311-251200- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260226T0600Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Blaine County-Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine- Including the following locations: Zurich, Harlem, Fort Belknap, Floweree, Carter, Rocky Boy, Chinook, Fort Benton, and Hogeland 115 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Northern Blaine County, and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Glinskas Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-25 00:39:46 530 WWUS75 KTFX 250639 NPWTFX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1139 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 MTZ305-250745- /O.CAN.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260226T0600Z-260227T1500Z/ Hill County- Including the following locations: Havre 1139 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... $$ MTZ301-302-307-308-260000- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260226T0600Z-260227T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0011.260226T0700Z-260227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass, Saint Mary, Kiowa, Heart Butte, Browning, Marias Pass, Choteau, Babb, Logan Pass, Bynum, Pendroy, East Glacier Park, and Dupuyer 1139 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. For the second High Wind Warning, west winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph expected. Winds may gust over 100 mph at times along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 11 PM MST Wednesday. For the second High Wind Warning, from midnight Wednesday Night to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those operating high profile or light weight vehicles should consider delaying travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ303-260000- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0011.260226T0600Z-260227T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0011.260226T0700Z-260227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera- Including the following locations: Ethridge, Cut Bank, and Santa Rita 1139 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 11 PM MST Wednesday. For the second High Wind Warning, from midnight Wednesday Night to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those operating high profile or light weight vehicles should consider delaying travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ312-313-315>317-319-320-260000- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260226T0600Z-260227T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0011.260226T0700Z-260227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Helena Valley-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Including the following locations: Benchland, Helena, Great Falls, Geyser, Kings Hill Pass, Hobson, Monarch, Deep Creek Pass, Moccasin, Stanford, Marysville, Neihart, Trident, Raynesford, Maudlow, Battle Ridge Pass, Craig, Bozeman Pass, Wolf Creek, Windham, Canyon Creek, Lincoln, Flesher Pass, and MacDonald Pass 1139 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West and southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Gates of the Mountains, Helena Valley, and Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 11 PM MST Wednesday. For the second High Wind Warning, from midnight Wednesday Night to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ MTZ304-306-310-311-260000- /O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0010.260226T0600Z-260227T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0011.260226T0700Z-260227T1800Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Northern Blaine County-Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine- Including the following locations: Whitlash, Lothair, Devon, Floweree, Chester, Joplin, Shelby, Chinook, Carter, Hogeland, Fort Benton, Rocky Boy, Zurich, Galata, Fort Belknap, and Harlem 1139 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, and Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine. * WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ321>326-328-260000- /O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0010.260225T0900Z-260226T0600Z/ Meagher County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Madison River Valley-Gallatin Valley- Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft- Including the following locations: Elk Park Pass, Montana City, Winston, Bozeman, Willow Creek, Ringling, McAllister, Clancy, Three Forks, Cameron, Glen, Waterloo, Gallatin Gateway, Jeffers, Martinsdale, Toston, Corbin, Wickes, Norris, Harrison, Pony, White Sulphur Springs, Checkerboard, Dillon, Ennis, Whitehall, Bannack, Homestake Pass, Boulder, and Townsend 1139 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected with locally higher gusts possible near the Continental Divide. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, The Madison and Beaverhead River Valleys, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Convective snowbands are possible on Wednesday between 4 AM and 12 PM and may impact the morning commute. Be prepared for sudden changes in road and weather conditions, especially if traveling along I-90. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ Wilson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||