Warren, MT Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth and road condition may be unsafe. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio... or your local radio and TV stations.

Lake Wind Advisory issued May 8 at 2:03AM MDT until May 8 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Fort Peck Lake. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

High Wind Warning issued May 8 at 12:59AM MDT until May 8 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph occurring. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber to near Judith Gap.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 8 at 12:54AM MDT until May 8 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Snow and mixed rain and snow is occurring. Winds gusting 40 to 50 mph creating blowing snow. Snow accumulations up to 2 inches. * WHERE...Judith Gap. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to under a half mile at times. Strong winds will make travel for high profile vehicles difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel overnight will be difficult due to limited visibility and strong winds. The precipitation is expected to change back over to mostly rain by morning.

Winter Storm Warning issued May 8 at 12:54AM MDT until May 9 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches expected, with locally higher amounts over the highest peaks. * WHERE...In Montana, Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Crazy Mountains, and Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will increase tonight and continue into Thursday morning, mainly on north and northwest facing slopes.

High Wind Warning issued May 8 at 12:01AM MDT until May 8 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...The Interstate 15 Corridor north of Power, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wet snow may still combine with the strong winds to possibly cause some additional power outages.

Flood Advisory issued May 7 at 9:39PM MDT until May 9 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana, including the following counties, in central Montana, Fergus. In north central Montana, Blaine, Chouteau and Hill. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 936 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen over the last 24 hours. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Havre, Fort Benton, Chinook, Big Sandy, Harlem, Geraldine, Winifred, Parker School, Agency, Azure, St. Pierre, Sangrey, Boneau, Beaver Creek, Box Elder, Fort Belknap, Gildford, Hays, Turner and Hingham. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued May 7 at 8:38PM MDT until May 8 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Montana... Clear Creek at Chinook affecting Northern Blaine County zone. For the Clear Creek...including Chinook...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Clear Creek at Chinook. * WHEN...From late tonight to late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Water starting to cover Machinist Road and Clear Creek Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM MDT Tuesday the stage was 4.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 7 at 8:02PM MDT until May 8 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches in the Sweet Grass Hills and Bears Paw Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, and Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Periods of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The combination of wet snow and strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 7 at 8:02PM MDT until May 8 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches, with isolated higher amounts possible along the Belt to Geyser corridor and in the Lewistown area. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Periods of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The combination of wet snow and strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Warning issued May 7 at 8:02PM MDT until May 9 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Blizzard Warning issued May 7 at 8:02PM MDT until May 9 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility will likely be worst between Sluice Boxes State Park and Monarch Canyon where winds tend to be strongest.

Winter Storm Warning issued May 7 at 8:02PM MDT until May 9 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Winter Storm Warning issued May 7 at 8:02PM MDT until May 9 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches at lower elevations and 6 to 18 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The combination of heavy wet snow and strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 7 at 8:02PM MDT until May 9 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches on foothills, between 6 and 12 inches on mountain passes. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains and Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Periods of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The combination of wet snow and strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Warning issued May 7 at 8:02PM MDT until May 9 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and the combination of heavy wet snow and winds may cause isolated power outages.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 7 at 11:31AM MDT until May 8 at 11:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches over MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass and Georgetown Lake. 2 to 4 inches for the lower elevations, including Butte, Anaconda and Philipsburg. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over will cause blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass, and Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. A period of moderate to heavy snow is possible between midnight and 6am Wednesday.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 7 at 11:31AM MDT until May 8 at 11:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches along Highway 2 between Essex and Marias Pass. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph over Marias Pass will cause blowing snow and low visibility. * WHERE...Marias Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 11 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 7 at 11:31AM MDT until May 8 at 11:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches for Lolo and Lost Trail Passes. 1 to 3 inches for the lower elevations. * WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.