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WeatherFriday, October 23

A rain-to-snow storm brings wind warnings and mountain snow to north central Montana today

The Good Day Great Falls teamFrom the Oct. 23 edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you're driving Friday, give yourself extra time. KTVH says an intense storm will bring heavy rain that turns to heavy, wet snow through the afternoon and evening, with a little accumulation possible in the lower elevations. A high wind warning also covers Glacier, Pondera, Hill, Toole, Liberty, and Fergus counties, according to NonStop Local.

Snow could reach 5 inches in four ranges and 3 inches at two passes

Source: NonStop Local Billings

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Little Belt, Highwood, Judith, Bears Paw5 inches
MacDonald and Homestake passes3 inches

Mountain passes will be slippery, and whiteout conditions are possible when heavy snow and wind cut visibility. NonStop Local's Friday morning update says 1 to 6 inches is possible in the mountains of southwest and north central Montana. General hunting season opens Saturday, and KTVH says it will be a little wet and sloppy.

  • Friday highs: 40s to around 50, falling in the afternoon
  • Saturday: partly cloudy and blustery, highs in the 40s and low 50s
  • Sunday: light flurries possible just north of Great Falls
  • Sunday night lows: 10s and 20s

Wind and snow alerts run from Friday morning into early Saturday

60 mph
gust potential in six counties Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Noon
is when most winter weather advisories start Friday
3 a.m.
is when most advisories expire early Saturday

Source: NonStop Local Billings

Sources: KTVH, NonStop Local Billings

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