Winter Storm Warning Issued for Rocky Mountain Front: Up to 4 Feet of Snow Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Great Falls, MT, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Rocky Mountain Front. This warning follows a Winter Weather Advisory currently in effect for the region. The alert was issued on March 10 and remains active through Saturday evening.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic focus of this alert is the Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. Specific regions impacted include:

• East Glacier Park Region
• Southern Rocky Mountain Front

Expected Conditions

Weather conditions are expected to escalate in two phases:

• During the Advisory Period: Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches are expected, with wind gusts reaching as high as 50 mph.
• During the Winter Storm Warning: Heavy snow is forecast with total accumulations ranging from 2 to 4 feet. Wind gusts are expected to exceed 75 mph at times, particularly on Thursday.

Timeline

• Winter Weather Advisory: In effect until 6 PM MDT Wednesday, March 11.
• Winter Storm Warning: In effect from 6 PM MDT Wednesday, March 11, until 6 PM MDT Saturday, March 14.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers should prepare for possible blizzard conditions. The National Weather Service warns that whiteout conditions are possible, which may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

Individuals in the area should continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates. For those with agricultural concerns, the NWS recommends visiting their local programs webpage to view the Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock to assess the degree of stress on young livestock.