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WWUS45 KTFX 201917
WSWTFX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
117 PM MDT Mon May 20 2024

MTZ320-211200-
/O.EXA.KTFX.WS.A.0014.240523T0000Z-240524T0000Z/
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the following locations: Battle Ridge Pass, Trident,
Maudlow, Deep Creek Pass, and Bozeman Pass
117 PM MDT Mon May 20 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to
  12 inches possible in the Bridger Mountains and at Deep Creek
  Pass. Less than 6 inches is expected at Bozeman Pass.

* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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MTZ307-322-327-329-211200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0014.240523T0000Z-240523T1800Z/
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-
Northwest Beaverhead County-Ruby Mountains and Southern
Beaverhead Mountains-
Including the following locations: Boulder, Elk Park Pass, Wise
River, Chief Joseph Pass, Big Hole Pass, Monida Pass, Dewey,
Homestake Pass, Wickes, Montana City, Corbin, Rogers Pass,
Clancy, and Wisdom
117 PM MDT Mon May 20 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
  12 inches possible, at and above pass level.

* WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Southern Rocky Mountain
  Front, Northwest Beaverhead County, and Ruby Mountains and
  Southern Beaverhead Mountains.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be
  required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure
  they are prepared for dangerous conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

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MTZ330-211200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0014.240523T0000Z-240524T0000Z/
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Big Sky, Raynolds Pass, West
Yellowstone, and Targhee Pass
117 PM MDT Mon May 20 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches possible, at pass level. Total snow accumulation of 8 to 16
  inches expected on mountain peaks.

* WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

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