Winter Storm Warning Issued for Gates of the Mountains: Up to 15 Inches of Snow Expected

Alert Details

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Great Falls, MT. The warning is officially in effect starting at 6:00 PM MDT this evening and is scheduled to remain active until 6:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert is specifically focused on the Gates of the Mountains region in Montana.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take the following actions:

• Travel Precautions: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
• Road Conditions: Stay updated on the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.
• Livestock Care: Livestock owners are encouraged to visit the NWS webpage and select ‘Local Programs’ then ‘Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock’ to monitor the degree of stress on young animals.

Expected Conditions

• Snow Accumulation: Heavy snow is expected throughout the duration of the storm. Total snow accumulations are forecast to be between 6 and 15 inches.
• Wind and Hazards: Strong winds are anticipated, which could cause tree damage. Travel could become very difficult to impossible due to the combination of snow and wind.
• Nature of the Storm: This is expected to be a multi-day snowfall event, though there may be occasional lulls in the snow at times.

Timeline

• Onset: The storm conditions are expected to begin at 6:00 PM MDT this evening, March 12.
• Duration: The warning remains in effect through 6:00 PM MDT Saturday, March 14.