WWUS75 KGGW 120811

NPWGGW



URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Glasgow MT

111 AM MST Fri Dec 12 2025



MTZ018-019-061-121900-

/O.CON.KGGW.EC.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251212T1900Z/

Daniels-Sheridan-Northern Valley-

Including Opheim, Plentywood, Scobey, and Medicine Lake

111 AM MST Fri Dec 12 2025



...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...



* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 

  expected.



* WHERE...Daniels, Northern Valley, and Sheridan Counties.



* WHEN...Until noon MST today.



* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 

  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 

  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 

  exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing 

  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 

go outside.



To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to 

drip slowly.



Keep pets indoors as much as possible.



Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 

unfrozen water.



Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 

portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 

inside.



&&



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MTZ017-020-023>025-027-059-062-122000-

/O.EXT.KGGW.CW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-251212T2000Z/

Central and Southern Valley-Western Roosevelt-McCone-Richland-

Dawson-Wibaux-Northern Phillips-Eastern Roosevelt-

Including Hinsdale, Glendive, Fairview, Glasgow, Wibaux, Wolf

Point, Frazer, Circle, Whitewater, Poplar, Richey, Culbertson,

Fort Peck, and Sidney

111 AM MST Fri Dec 12 2025



...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MST THIS 

AFTERNOON...



* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 25 and 35 below zero expected.



* WHERE...Central and Southern Valley, Dawson, Roosevelt, McCone, 

  Northern Phillips, Richland, and Wibaux Counties.



* WHEN...Until 1 PM MST this afternoon.



* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 

  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 

  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 

  exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to 

  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 

hat, and gloves.



Keep pets indoors as much as possible.



Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 

unfrozen water.



Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 

portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 

inside.



&&



$$



Stoinski