Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:10PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 12:10pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
Snow showers will affect the Rocky Mountain Front and Southwest MT
through the afternoon hours today. Some of the snow showers will
be heavy, reducing the visibility below one half mile for a short
time.
New snow accumulations will be light, generally less than one half
inch, with much of the snowfall melting on pavement surfaces.
However, some bridges could become snow covered and slippery.
Some locations that could be affected this afternoon include
Dillon, Helena, Boulder, Lincoln, along with portions of I-15 from
Wolf Creek southward to Monida Pass, and Highway 12 from MacDonald
Pass to Townsend.
Those traveling through this region this afternoon should be alert
for quickly changing road conditions along with reduced visibility
at times.
Area Description:
Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains; Helena Valley; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area; Missouri Headwaters; Northwest Beaverhead County; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov