Heads up, western Montana! 🌬️ Damaging west winds are looking possible from Wednesday night through Thursday. We're forecasting gusts of 50-70 mph across our primary area of concern. The mountains have an 80% chance of experiencing gusts exceeding 70 mph. In the valleys, there is a 40-70% chance of gusts over 50 mph. Even though the chance of 70 mph winds in the valleys is lower, the potential damage if they do occur is severe enough that you should prepare now. Primary threats include falling trees and branches, potential power outages, dangerous travel for high-profile vehicles, and blizzard conditions in the backcountry. Please take time to secure loose outdoor items, avoid parking under large trees, and charge your devices in case of power loss.