Special Weather Statement
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Note: Be sure to pay close attention to the date and time of each warning.
This document contains all warnings in the state so please read the
complete document.
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WWUS85 KBYZ 082146
SPSBYZ
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Billings MT
246 PM MST Thu Jan 8 2026
WYZ198-199-082230-
Sheridan Foothills WY-Northeast Bighorn Mountains WY-
246 PM MST Thu Jan 8 2026
...AN AREA OF HEAVY SNOW WILL IMPACT CENTRAL SHERIDAN COUNTY UNTIL
330 PM MST...
At 246 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking an area of heavy snow along
a line from 11 miles southwest of Busby to 27 miles east of Sheridan,
or along a line from 35 miles southeast of Hardin to 27 miles east of
Sheridan, moving northeast at 25 mph. Travel on I-90 will be
impacted.
Locations impacted include...
Sheridan, Ranchester, Dayton, Big Horn, Banner, Parkman and Crow
Indian Reservation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.
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LAT...LON 4462 10699 4500 10741 4500 10697 4461 10652
4458 10695
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 225DEG 20KT 4539 10707 4517 10675 4494 10644
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Torgerson
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WWUS85 KMSO 090257
SPSMSO
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
757 PM MST Thu Jan 8 2026
MTZ007-043-090400-
Butte/Blackfoot Region MT-Potomac/Seeley Lake Region MT-
757 PM MST Thu Jan 8 2026
...An intense snow band and snow showers will impact portions of
south central Lake, northeastern Missoula and northwestern Powell
Counties through 900 PM MST...
At 756 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking an intense snow shower over
Seeley Lake, or 34 miles northeast of Missoula, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Visibility one-half mile or less.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Low visibility could result in dangerous driving
conditions. Snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour are
expected in Seeley Lake due to a persistent and narrow snow
band. Other heavy snow showers are impacting the Condon
area. Wind gusts to 25 mph could bring blowing snow at
times.
Locations impacted include...
Seeley Lake, Woodworth, and Condon.
This includes Highway 83 between mile markers 10 and 41.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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LAT...LON 4697 11282 4702 11306 4727 11398 4756 11384
4741 11307 4718 11306 4718 11280 4701 11280
TIME...MOT...LOC 0256Z 291DEG 16KT 4717 11345
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST....30 MPH
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WWUS85 KTFX 090243
SPSTFX
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
743 PM MST Thu Jan 8 2026
MTZ307-315-316-090500-
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-
Gates of the Mountains-
Including the cities of Rogers Pass, Marysville, Lincoln,
Flesher Pass, MacDonald Pass, Canyon Creek, Wolf Creek, and Craig
743 PM MST Thu Jan 8 2026
...Reduced Visibilities this Evening...
Locally intense snow showers continued to move from west to east
across the Continental Divide this evening. Visibilities beneath
the most intense snow showers may fall to as low as one half of a
mile, with hourly snow accumulations of between a quarter of an
inch to near three quarters of an inch.
Motorist should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions over
short distances. Slow down and allow extra spacing between
vehicles if you encounter one of these snow showers.
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MTZ317-320-090500-
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the cities of Monarch, Neihart, Kings Hill Pass,
Trident, Maudlow, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass,
and Deep Creek Pass
743 PM MST Thu Jan 8 2026
...Accumulating Snow Overnight...
Snow is expected to fall across the Island Ranges of Central
Montana during the overnight hours tonight and into Friday
morning, with snowfall accumulations of between two to four
inches over Kings Hill and Deep Creek Passes.
Travelers should be prepared for slippery and snow covered
roadways. Allow a little extra time to reach your destination,
especially during the Friday morning commute.
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Moldan
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