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

MTZ318-222200-
/O.EXB.KTFX.WS.W.0016.240523T1200Z-240524T0000Z/
Snowy and Judith Mountains-
339 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  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 to impossible 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
  power lines.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ307-315-322-327-329-222200-
/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: Homestake Pass, Boulder,
Corbin, Elk Park Pass, Wisdom, Chief Joseph Pass, Monida Pass,
Wise River, Lincoln, Montana City, Dewey, Big Hole Pass,
MacDonald Pass, Flesher Pass, Wickes, Marysville, Clancy, and
Rogers Pass
339 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and
  6 inches below pass level, with 5 to 12 inches at and above pass
  level.

* 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
  power lines.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ317-222200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0016.240523T0000Z-240524T0000Z/
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Neihart, Kings Hill Pass, and
Monarch
339 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy 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
  power lines.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ320-222200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0016.240523T0000Z-240524T0000Z/
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the following locations: Trident, Deep Creek Pass,
Maudlow, Bozeman Pass, and Battle Ridge Pass
339 AM 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 possible. 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 to impossible 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
  power lines.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ330-222200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0016.240523T0000Z-240524T0000Z/
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Targhee Pass, Raynolds Pass,
West Yellowstone, and Big Sky
339 AM 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 possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8
  inches possible, around 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 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible 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
  power lines.

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>326-328-222200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0032.240523T0000Z-240524T0000Z/
Missouri Headwaters-Madison River Valley-Gallatin Valley-
Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft-
Including the following locations: Gallatin Gateway, Harrison,
Pony, Bozeman, Willow Creek, Dillon, Waterloo, McAllister,
Norris, Ennis, Three Forks, Bannack, Cameron, Glen, Whitehall,
and Jeffers
339 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches.

* WHERE...The InteHeavy wet snow may cause damage to trees and power
  lines. Higher amounts are possible.rstate 90 Corridor between
  Bozeman and Whitehall, and The Madison and Beaverhead River
  Valleys.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning
  commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy wet snow may cause damage to trees and
  power lines. Localized higher amounts are possible.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ316-222200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0032.240523T0600Z-240524T0000Z/
Gates of the Mountains-
Including the following locations: Wolf Creek, Canyon Creek, and
Craig
339 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024

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

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 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 road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy wet snow may cause damage to trees and
  power lines. Localized higher amounts are possible.

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.

&&

$$

Fogleman