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National Weather ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationSituation ReportHeavy, Wet Snow expected through FridayWeather Forecast OfficeGreat Falls, MTThursday, May 20
Key PointsWeather Forecast OfficeGreat Falls, MTThursday, May 20 Hazards: Accumulating heavy, wet snow, resulting in poor driving conditions,downed trees and power lines, agricultural damage, and harsh conditionsfor newborn livestock Areas Impacted: While the Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent Plains will be the hardesthit, accumulating snowfall is possible across most of the area Timing and Duration: Snow will continue to spread onto the plains as colder air moves in Snow will begin to change back to rain across the entire area during the dayon Saturday
Key Points, ContinuedWeather Forecast OfficeGreat Falls, MTThursday, May 20 Impacts: Heavy, wet snow will accumulate on trees, as well as power lines,resulting in widespread tree damage and potential power outages Heavy, wet snow may make travel difficult, especially over passes The cold temperatures, combined with the heavy, wet snow, willcreate harsh conditions for newborn livestock Heavy, wet snow and cold temperatures will make for dangerousbackcountry conditions
Expected Snowfall AmountsWeather Forecast OfficeGreat Falls, MTThursday, May 20 Heavy, wet snow willcontinue today Heaviest amounts expectedbetween I-15 and theContinental Divide
Weather Forecast OfficeGreat Falls, MTThursday, May 20 Areas along the RockyMountain Front will see upto 2 inches of beneficialliquid equivalent Most other areas will seebetween ½ - 1 inch ofrainfall through SaturdayMorning
Cold Advisory for Newborn LivestockWeather Forecast OfficeGreat Falls, MTThursday, May 20Newborn livestock will facesignificant challenges duringthis storm due to the coldtemperatures combined withthe heavy, wet snow, whichmay result in hypothermia.
Weather Forecast OfficeGreat Falls, MTThursday, May 20
Weather Forecast OfficeGreat Falls, MTThursday, May 20
Continental Divide. Weather Forecast Office Great Falls, MT Thursday, May 20 Areas along the Rocky Mountain Front will see up to 2 inches of beneficial liquid equivalent Most other areas will see between ½ - 1 inch of rainfall through Saturday Morning. Weather Forecast Office
