United States / Mountain West / Montana
Glacier County, Montana, Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 18, 1:03 AM MDTVersion 2 · Oct 18, 10:54 PM MDTVersion 3 · Oct 19, 10:50 PM MDT6 official warnings recorded: High Wind Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit, Health, Power.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“High Wind Warning issued October 17 at 1:05PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT”
* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph expected. Isolated wind gusts near 90 mph in wind prone locations along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region and Northern High Plains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated instances of tree damage and or power outages are possible. Outdoor recreation within Glacier National Park, particularly near mountain passes and saddles, will be dangerous and could lead to falls in areas of exposure.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
“High Wind Warning issued October 17 at 1:05PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT”
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera, Eastern Toole and Liberty, Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated instances of tree damage and or power outages are possible. Localized blowing dust may reduce visibility at times.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
“High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 11:59PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT”
* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph expected. Isolated wind gusts near 90 mph in wind prone locations along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region and Northern High Plains. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated instances of tree damage and or power outages are possible. Outdoor recreation within Glacier National Park, particularly near mountain passes and saddles, will be dangerous and could lead to falls in areas of exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The period of most intense wind speeds and gusts is likely to occur between 2 PM and 6 PM.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
“High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 11:59PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT”
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera, Eastern Toole and Liberty, Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated instances of tree damage and or power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The period of most intense wind speeds and gusts is likely to occur between 2 PM and 6 PM.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
“High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 6:06PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT”
* WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera, Northern High Plains, Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated instances of tree damage and or power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will also bring difficult conditions for outdoor recreation in portions of Glacier National Park, particularly over and near higher terrain on the eastern side of the Park.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
“High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 12:23PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT”
* WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera, Northern High Plains, Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated instances of tree damage and or power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will also bring difficult conditions for outdoor recreation in portions of Glacier National Park, particularly over and near higher terrain on the eastern side of the Park.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
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Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning6 official warnings in effect: High Wind Warning.
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Official Warning6 official warnings in effect: High Wind Warning.
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