Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 16 at 8:44PM MDT until May 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 7:44pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8
inches, with isolated amounts up to 11 inches in the northern
slopes of the Little Belt Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.
* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Little Belt and
Highwood Mountains.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight MDT Sunday Night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery backcountry road conditions. Wet and
raw conditions may create hypothermia risk for those recreating in
the backcountry.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road
Report website.
To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young
livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then
Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock.
Remember, a Winter Weather Advisory means that there is at least an
80% chance of minor impacts due to winter weather conditions during
the advisory period.
Area Description:
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov