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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
224 PM MDT Wed May 22 2024

MTZ307-315-322-327-329-231200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0016.240523T0000Z-240523T1800Z/
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-
Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Northwest Beaverhead County-Ruby
Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-
Including the following locations: Dewey, Wise River, Clancy,
Wisdom, Rogers Pass, Chief Joseph Pass, Elk Park Pass, Montana
City, Flesher Pass, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Corbin, Marysville,
Homestake Pass, Wickes, Big Hole Pass, Boulder, and Monida Pass
224 PM MDT Wed May 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
  2 and 8 inches up to pass level, with 8 to 16 inches over higher
  terrain.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Thursday.

* 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 cold and raw conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow may cause damage to trees and
  isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.

&&

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MTZ317-231200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0016.240523T0000Z-240524T0000Z/
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Monarch, Neihart, and Kings
Hill Pass
224 PM MDT Wed May 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
  4 and 10 inches.

* WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* 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 cold and raw conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow may cause damage to trees and
  isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.

&&

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MTZ320-231200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0016.240523T0000Z-240524T0000Z/
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the following locations: Battle Ridge Pass, Trident,
Bozeman Pass, Deep Creek Pass, and Maudlow
224 PM MDT Wed May 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* 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. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow may cause damage to trees and
  isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.

&&

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MTZ330-231200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0016.240523T0000Z-240524T0000Z/
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: West Yellowstone, Targhee
Pass, Raynolds Pass, and Big Sky
224 PM MDT Wed May 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to
  8 inches, with 8 to 16 inches over higher terrain.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* 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 cold and raw conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow may cause damage to trees and
  isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ318-231200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0016.240523T1200Z-240524T0000Z/
Snowy and Judith Mountains-
224 PM MDT Wed May 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
  11 inches in The Snowy Mountains.

* WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* 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 cold and raw conditions.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow may cause damage to trees and
  isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.

&&

$$

MTZ324>326-328-231200-
/O.EXT.KTFX.WW.Y.0032.240523T0600Z-240524T0000Z/
Missouri Headwaters-Madison River Valley-Gallatin Valley-
Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft-
Including the following locations: Ennis, Dillon, Pony, Three
Forks, Glen, Waterloo, McAllister, Harrison, Willow Creek,
Jeffers, Norris, Whitehall, Cameron, Gallatin Gateway, Bozeman,
and Bannack
224 PM MDT Wed May 22 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6
PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches in
  most locations, but localized higher amounts in and near the
  Dillon area. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall,
  and The Madison and Beaverhead River Valleys.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery and slushy road conditions, especially
  Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow may cause damage to trees and
  isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road
Report website.

&&

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MTZ316-231200-
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Gates of the Mountains-
Including the following locations: Canyon Creek, Craig, and Wolf
Creek
224 PM MDT Wed May 22 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Gates of the Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery and slushy road conditions, especially
  Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow may cause damage to trees and
  isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road
Report website.

&&

$$

RG