High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
149 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
MTZ304-171300-
/O.EXB.KTFX.HW.A.0006.260117T2200Z-260118T1300Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-
Including the following locations: Chester, Devon, Galata,
Shelby, Joplin, Lothair, and Whitlash
149 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Blowing dust could limit visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur
immediately downwind of the Sweet Grass Hills.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the watch period.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
149 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
MTZ306-311-171300-
/O.EXT.KTFX.HW.A.0006.260117T2200Z-260118T1300Z/
Northern Blaine County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Including the following locations: Fort Belknap, Chinook,
Hogeland, Zurich, Harlem, and Rocky Boy
149 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and all of Blaine County.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Blowing dust could limit visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the watch period.
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Moldan
Air Stagnation Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
154 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
IDZ011>014-016-028-033-ORZ061>064-172200-
/O.EXT.KBOI.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260121T0000Z/
West Central Mountains-Lower Treasure Valley-Boise Mountains-
Upper Treasure Valley-Western Magic Valley-Camas Prairie-Upper
Weiser River-Harney County-Baker County-Malheur County-Oregon
Lower Treasure Valley-
Including the cities of Diamond, Dunnean, Pine, New Princeton,
Blaine, Twin Falls, Glendale, Cambridge, Fruitvale, Mesa, Nampa,
McCall, Ontario, Ola, Big Creek, Warm Lake, Venator, Boise,
Prairie, Council, Hill City, Crane, Buchanan, Goodrich, Burns,
Selby, Cascade, Indian Valley, Soldier, Nyssa, Fairfield,
Anderson Dam, Baker, Cuprum, Caldwell, Corral, Bear, and Malheur
City
154 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1254 PM PST Fri Jan 16 2026/
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...An extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and
little vertical mixing. This is due to an inversion near the
surface that will continue to trap pollutants.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and
northeast and southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
respiratory problems.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods
of stagnant air.
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ST
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
948 AM PST Fri Jan 16 2026
IDZ001-004-027-171900-
/O.CON.KOTX.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260121T0000Z/
Northern Panhandle-Central Panhandle Mountains-Lewis and Southern
Nez Perce Counties-
Including the cities of Fourth Of July Pass, Bonners Ferry, Clark
Fork, Nezperce, Fernwood, Winchester, Mullan, Pinehurst, Wallace,
Schweitzer Mountain Road, Osburn, Priest River, Dobson Pass,
Eastport, Kellogg, Sandpoint, Athol, St. Maries, Soldiers Meadow
Road, Craigmont, Kamiah, and Lookout Pass
948 AM PST Fri Jan 16 2026
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Stagnant conditions will have potential to trap pollutants
near the ground with deteriorated air quality.
* WHERE...Fourth Of July Pass, Bonners Ferry, Clark Fork, Nezperce,
Fernwood, Winchester, Mullan, Pinehurst, Wallace, Schweitzer
Mountain Road, Osburn, Priest River, Dobson Pass, Eastport,
Kellogg, Sandpoint, Athol, St. Maries, Soldiers Meadow Road,
Craigmont, Kamiah, and Lookout Pass.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of
pollutants near the surface.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Buildup of fine pollution particles can be harmful to those
sensitive to air pollution including people with lung and heart
problems, people with diabetes, children and the elderly.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
948 AM PST Fri Jan 16 2026
IDZ002-WAZ034>036-044-171900-
/O.CON.KOTX.AS.Y.0002.260117T0000Z-260121T0000Z/
Coeur d`Alene Area-Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane
Area-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Worley, Post Falls, Coeur d`Alene,
Ritzville, Davenport, Rockford, Mansfield, Hayden, Quincy,
Downtown Spokane, Moses Lake, Waterville, Airway Heights, Badger
Mountain Road, Harrington, Wilbur, Grand Coulee, Creston, Cheney,
Othello, Odessa, Fairfield, Coulee City, Ephrata, and Spokane
Valley
948 AM PST Fri Jan 16 2026
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Stagnant conditions will have potential to trap pollutants
near the ground with deteriorated air quality.
* WHERE...Worley, Post Falls, Coeur d`Alene, Ritzville, Davenport,
Rockford, Mansfield, Hayden, Quincy, Downtown Spokane, Moses Lake,
Waterville, Airway Heights, Badger Mountain Road, Harrington,
Wilbur, Grand Coulee, Creston, Cheney, Othello, Odessa, Fairfield,
Coulee City, Ephrata, and Spokane Valley.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of
pollutants near the surface.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Buildup of fine pollution particles can be harmful to those
sensitive to air pollution including people with lung and heart
problems, people with diabetes, children and the elderly.
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SVH
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
948 AM PST Fri Jan 16 2026
IDZ026-171900-
/O.EXP.KOTX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T1800Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260121T0000Z/
Lewiston Area-
Including the cities of Lapwai, Culdesac, Gifford, Peck, Lewiston
Grade, and Lewiston
948 AM PST Fri Jan 16 2026
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Stagnant conditions will have potential to trap pollutants
near the ground with deteriorated air quality.
* WHERE...Lapwai, Culdesac, Gifford, Peck, Lewiston Grade, and
Lewiston.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of
pollutants near the surface.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Buildup of fine pollution particles can be harmful to those
sensitive to air pollution including people with lung and heart
problems, people with diabetes, children and the elderly.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
948 AM PST Fri Jan 16 2026
WAZ037-038-041-043-047>049-171900-
/O.CON.KOTX.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260121T0000Z/
Northeast Mountains-Okanogan Highlands-Wenatchee Area-Okanogan
Valley-Central Chelan County-Western Chelan County-Western
Okanogan County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Oroville, Pangborn Airport,
Plain, Holden Village, Flowery Trail Road, Springdale-Hunters
Road, Deer Park, Newport, Stevens Pass, Mazama, Brewster,
Inchelium, Cashmere, Nespelem, Number 1 Canyon, Leavenworth,
Boulder Creek Road, Number 2 Canyon, Wenatchee, Highway
20 Wauconda Summit, Disautel Pass, Sherman Pass, Kettle Falls,
Entiat, Twisp, Wauconda, Republic, Winthrop, Colville, Chewelah,
Tonasket, Northport, Metaline Falls, Okanogan, Methow, Loup Loup
Pass, Ione, Fruitland, Metaline, Orin-Rice Road, Conconully,
Tiger, Stehekin, Chelan, Omak, and Chesaw Road
948 AM PST Fri Jan 16 2026
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Stagnant conditions will have potential to trap pollutants
near the ground with deteriorated air quality.
* WHERE...Bridgeport, Oroville, Pangborn Airport, Plain, Holden
Village, Flowery Trail Road, Springdale-Hunters Road, Deer Park,
Newport, Stevens Pass, Mazama, Brewster, Inchelium, Cashmere,
Nespelem, Number 1 Canyon, Leavenworth, Boulder Creek Road, Number
2 Canyon, Wenatchee, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Disautel Pass,
Sherman Pass, Kettle Falls, Entiat, Twisp, Wauconda, Republic,
Winthrop, Colville, Chewelah, Tonasket, Northport, Metaline Falls,
Okanogan, Methow, Loup Loup Pass, Ione, Fruitland, Metaline,
Orin-Rice Road, Conconully, Tiger, Stehekin, Chelan, Omak, and
Chesaw Road.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of
pollutants near the surface.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Buildup of fine pollution particles can be harmful to those
sensitive to air pollution including people with lung and heart
problems, people with diabetes, children and the elderly.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1057 AM PST Thu Jan 15 2026
IDZ005>007-210000-
/O.EXT.KMSO.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260121T0000Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
1057 AM PST Thu Jan 15 2026
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Stagnation conditions will trap pollutants, leading to
deteriorating air quality, particularly in lower elevations and
valleys.
* WHERE...Orofino/Grangeville Region, Southern Clearwater Mountains,
and Northern Clearwater Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the build up of
pollutants near the surface.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods
of stagnant air.
According to state air quality agencies, prolonged period of
stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people
live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current
restrictions in your area.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
207 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
WYZ001>020-022>030-171315-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn Basin-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Bighorn Mountains West-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Jackson Hole-Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
207 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Widespread northwesterly wind gusts of 25 mph to 40 mph expected
east of the Continental Divide. Wind gusts up to 65 mph are possible
across Johnson County, especially northern Johnson County. The
strongest winds are expected to impact Buffalo and I-90.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
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