GLASGOW, Mont. – Boaters on Fort Peck Lake face hazardous conditions Friday as strong northwest winds and high waves sweep across northeastern Montana. The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Wind Advisory in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, sustained winds between 15 and 25 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph. Wave heights could build to three feet, creating dangerous conditions for small craft.
Communities including Glasgow, Jordan, Malta, and Winnett are all under the advisory. Local officials warn that small boats may be overturned in the choppy waters, and anyone venturing out should wear life jackets and exercise extreme caution.
Road travel around the region will remain largely unaffected, but recreational boaters and anglers are advised to delay plans until winds subside Friday evening.
The advisory expires at 7 p.m., but calmer conditions are expected through the weekend, with sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Five Day Forecast for Glasgow, Montana
- Friday: Sunny, high near 76. Northwest winds 10–17 mph, gusts up to 29 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 78. Light north winds.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 77. East winds around 7 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 81. East winds 6–8 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 86. Southeast winds 6–8 mph.
