Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 6:10:38 am MST

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National Weather Service Great Falls, MT

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Winter Weather Friday into Saturday

The next round of accumulating snow is set to arrive on Friday morning across NE Montana. Look for the snow to become steadier Friday night before diminishing Saturday morning. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Southwest Phillips County from 8am Friday through 11am Saturday for 4 to 8 inches of snow. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Central, Southeast, and Northern Phillips, Valley, Petroleum, Garfield, McCone, Dawson, Prairie, and Wibaux Counties from 8am Friday through 11am Saturday for 1 to 4 inches of snow. Look for snow covered roads, reduced visibility, and stress on newborn livestock.

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Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

NWS Forecast Office Glasgow, MT