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Meagher County, MT Sheriff's Office
Sunday December 18th, 2022 :: 02:29 p.m. MST

Community

Winter Storm Watch until 05:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero.

* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Meagher County Valleys and Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. For the Wind Chill Warning, from Noon Wednesday to 6 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow can significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will be coldest Wednesday night through early Thursday afternoon.

* AFFECTED AREAS: UPPER BLACKFOOT AND MACDONALD PASS ... BIG BELT, BRIDGER AND CASTLE MOUNTAINS ... MEAGHER COUNTY VALLEYS

Instructions:

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Address/Location
Meagher County, MT Sheriff's Office
101 E Crawford St
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 406-547-3397

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Watch

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