Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 2:10:35 am MST

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National Weather Service Great Falls, MT

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Windy Thursday - Friday

A cold front will move through the area late tonight. Strong northwest winds will develop Thursday with them peaking during the afternoon and evening with cooler temperatures to follow. Winds will continue into Friday. A High Wind Watch is in effect for all of Northeast Montana for Thursday afternoon through Friday. Wind chills Friday morning will be zero to -15 northeast of Whitewater-Glasgow-Glendive.