WWUS85 KTFX 200506

SPSTFX



Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Great Falls MT

1106 PM MDT Thu Mar 19 2026



MTZ301-302-307-308-200630-

East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-

Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-

Including the cities of East Glacier Park, Kiowa, Babb, 

Saint Mary, Marias Pass, Logan Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, 

Dupuyer, Rogers Pass, Bynum, Choteau, and Pendroy

1106 PM MDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...Strong and Gusty Winds...



Southwest to west surface winds of between 35 to 45 mph, with 

gusts of 65 to 75 mph, will continue through the remainder of the 

evening hours and early Friday morning. Winds will gradually, and

briefly, decrease between 2 AM and 5 AM Friday before increasing 

thereafter.



Travelers, especially those in high profile vehicles, should be

prepared for strong cross winds. Additionally, blowing dust could

lead to significant reductions in visibility.



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MTZ303-309-312-313-200630-

Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-

Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Cascade County below 5000ft-

Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-

Including the cities of Cut Bank, Ethridge, Santa Rita, Brady, 

Conrad, Ledger, Great Falls, Raynesford, Geyser, Stanford, 

Windham, Benchland, Hobson, and Moccasin

1106 PM MDT Thu Mar 19 2026



...Strong and Gusty Winds...



Southwest to west surface winds of between 25 to 35 mph, with 

gusts up to 55 mph, will continue through the remainder of the 

evening hours and early Friday morning. Winds will gradually, and 

briefly, decrease between 2 AM and 5 AM Friday before increasing 

thereafter.



Travelers, especially those in high profile vehicles, should be

prepared for strong cross winds. Additionally, blowing dust could

lead to significant reductions in visibility.



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Moldan