Up to 3 ft (1 m) of snow in the valleys, 5 ft at higher elevations – Near blizzard conditions at times. Widespread power outages and downed trees. Agricultural damage from record cold temperatures. In September!
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URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
HISTORIC WINTER STORM
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
257 AM MDT Sat Sep 28 2019
Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Glacier-Toole-Liberty-Eastern Pondera-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Eastern Teton-Including Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Cut Bank, Shelby, Sunburst, Chester, Whitlash, Brady, Conrad, Bynum, Choteau, Augusta, Fairfield, and Dutton
WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY…
Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 15 to 36 inches at lower elevations, and 3 to 5 feet in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…Glacier, Toole, Liberty, Pondera, Teton, and Northern Lewis and Clark Counties
* IMPACTS…Extreme impacts possible. Widespread tree damage possible due to heavy, wet snow falling onto trees with foliage. Downed power lines also possible, resulting in widespread power outages. Agricultural interests; outdoor recreational interests, including camping and hunting activities; and travel will also be negatively impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Near blizzard conditions possible at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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.
Parts of Idaho also to be affected.
Thanks to David Christian and Tim Minnich for this link
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