Hathaway Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Hathaway.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 17 at 9:24PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Paradise Valley. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Most roads will remain wet, but some may become slushy. This includes Highway 89 through Emigrant. Be prepared for areas of poor visibility.

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 17 at 9:24PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Most roads will remain wet, but some may become slushy or snow covered especially near Red Lodge and Nye. This includes Highway 212 from Roberts to Red Lodge. Be prepared for areas of poor visibility.

Winter Storm Warning issued October 17 at 9:24PM MDT until October 18 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Back country activities will be difficult to dangerous due to cold temperatures, gusty winds, and heavy wet snow. Be prepared for dangerous winter conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 17 at 9:24PM MDT until October 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by accumulating snow. Travel will be difficult over US-14. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...2 to 5 inches of snow has already fallen over the Bighorn mountains above 7000 feet.

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 17 at 8:54PM MDT until October 18 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches across lower elevations and mountain passes, with 3 to 7 inches over the highest terrain along the Idaho border. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Beaverhead County and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for winter conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 17 at 8:54PM MDT until October 18 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches, with the highest accumulations in the southern end of the valleys near the base of the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued October 17 at 8:54PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches above 7000 feet, with up to 5 inches below 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for winter conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hunters, especially those in the Gallatin, Gravelly, and Madison Ranges and Tobacco Root Mountains, should be prepared for winter condtions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 17 at 8:54PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to four inches. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The period of heaviest snowfall over Bozeman Pass is expected to occur from now through early Friday morning.

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 17 at 8:54PM MDT until October 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches, with the highest accumulations in the southern end of the valleys near the base of the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin Valley and Madison River Valley. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.

High Wind Warning issued October 17 at 12:49PM MDT until October 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier National Park and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most intense period of wind is expected to occur from late Friday evening through the mid-morning hours on Saturday.

High Wind Warning issued October 17 at 12:49PM MDT until October 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.