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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Lodge Grass.

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Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 3:11AM MST until February 19 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 to 40 below occuring. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. * WHEN...Until noon MST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will begin to moderate on Thursday.

Area
Musselshell; Treasure; Northern Rosebud; Northern Stillwater; Powder River; Golden Valley; Red Lodge Foothills; Northern Big Horn; Southern Rosebud; Judith Gap; Southern Big Horn; Southeastern Carbon; Northern Sweet Grass; Bighorn Canyon; Northern Carbon; Melville Foothills; Northeastern Yellowstone; Southern Wheatland; Southwestern Yellowstone

Extreme Cold Warning

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 19 at 3:11AM MST until February 19 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below occuring. * WHERE...Carter, Custer, and Fallon. * WHEN...Until noon MST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will begin to moderate on Thursday.

Area
Custer; Fallon; Carter

Extreme Cold Warning

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 19 at 2:41AM MST until February 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Glasgow MT

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Area
Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Daniels; Sheridan; Western Roosevelt; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone; Richland; Dawson; Prairie; Wibaux; Northern Phillips; Southwest Phillips; Northern Valley; Eastern Roosevelt

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:21AM MST until February 19 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below. * WHERE...Meagher County Valleys and Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 to 15 minutes.

Area
Snowy and Judith Mountains; Meagher County Valleys

Extreme Cold Warning

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 19 at 2:21AM MST until February 19 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below. * WHERE...A portion of north central Montana. * WHEN...Until noon MST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Area
Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Toole and Liberty; Hill County; Northern Blaine County; Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:17AM MST until February 20 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches at lower elevations, with up to 5 inches at and above pass level. * WHERE...Northwest Beaverhead County and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on winter driving conditions.

Area
Northwest Beaverhead County; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:17AM MST until February 20 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches at lower elevations, with 3 to 6 inches at and above pass level. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on winter driving conditions.

Area
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains

Blizzard Warning

Blizzard Warning issued February 19 at 2:17AM MST until February 22 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Ground blizzard conditions expected. Total new snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier National Park and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Significant reductions in visibility and the potential for impassable roadways due to blowing and drifting snow, most notably on US Hwy 2 and any road across the Blackfeet Nation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While increasing temperatures are expected over the next couple days, which will ultimately limit the potential for blowing snow, there will be a window from Thursday morning through Saturday morning for significant blowing and drifting of the current snowpack before temperatures warm sufficiently to limit the blowing and drifting.

Area
East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued February 19 at 2:17AM MST until February 22 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Ground blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Significant reductions in visibility and the potential for impassable roadways due to blowing and drifting snow, most notably on US Hwy 89 along the Rocky Mountain Front. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest to westerly winds will begin to increase along the Rocky Mountain Front by Thursday morning and remain strong and gusty through the remainder of the work week and into the weekend. While these winds will bring increasing temperatures, which will ultimately limit the blowing and drifting snow, there will be a window from Thursday morning through Saturday morning for significant blowing and drifting of the current snowpack before temperatures warm sufficiently to limit the blowing and drifting.

Area
Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued February 19 at 2:17AM MST until February 22 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Ground blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Significant reductions in visibility and the potential for roadway blockages due to blowing and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest to westerly winds will begin to increase along the Rocky Mountain Front by Thursday morning and remain strong and gusty through the remainder of the work week and into the weekend. While these winds will bring increasing temperatures, which will ultimately limit the blowing and drifting snow, there will be a window from Thursday morning through Saturday morning for significant blowing and drifting of the current snowpack before temperatures warm sufficiently to limit the blowing and drifting.

Area
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 12:11AM MST until February 20 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is up to 60 percent. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. Winter traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.

Area
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 12:11AM MST until February 20 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is up to 60 percent. Total snow accumulations up to two inches creating icy road conditions after sunset. * WHERE...Homestake Pass, MacDonald Pass, Butte, Georgetown Lake, and Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.

Area
Butte/Blackfoot Region

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 12:11AM MST until February 20 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is up to 60 percent. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Polebridge, Polson, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Flathead Valley, Flathead Lake, Mission Valley, Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, Highway 37 Eureka to Libby, Marias Pass, Essex, Bad Rock Canyon, and Highway 93 Eureka to Whitefish. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.

Area
Kootenai/Cabinet Region; West Glacier Region; Flathead/Mission Valleys

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 12:11AM MST until February 20 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is up to 60 percent. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Missoula and Bitterroot Valley. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.

Area
Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 12:11AM MST until February 20 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is up to 60 percent. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass and Lolo Pass. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. Winter traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.

Area
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 12:11AM MST until February 20 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor to moderate impacts from around 2 to 4 inches of snow is 80 percent, and up to 6 inches of snow is 10 percent. * WHERE...Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, Evaro Hill, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. Winter traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.

Area
Lower Clark Fork Region

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued February 18 at 12:41PM MST until February 19 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...For the Ennis Lions Club Park, in Ennis, MT. * WHEN...Until noon MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding will occur in the Ennis Lions Club Park along the Madison River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1239 PM MST, emergency management reported an ice jam was causing minor flooding in the Ennis Lions Club Park on the Madison River. - The ice jam is beginning to break up, but it will likely take until late Wednesday morning before the water recedes. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ennis Lions Club Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Madison, MT
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