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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
140 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

MTZ317-061200-
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Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Neihart, Kings Hill Pass, and
Monarch
140 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and
  2 feet, with isolated amounts approaching 3 feet over the highest
  peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Those in
  the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and
  gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The combination of
  heavy, wet snow and strong winds could cause extensive 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.

To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young
livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then
Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock.

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MTZ327-329-330-061200-
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Northwest Beaverhead County-Ruby Mountains and Southern
Beaverhead Mountains-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and
Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Dewey, Big Hole Pass, Targhee
Pass, Raynolds Pass, Big Sky, Chief Joseph Pass, Wise River,
Wisdom, West Yellowstone, and Monida Pass
140 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...The Mountains of Southwestern Montana south of Interstate
  90.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced visibility
  at times.

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.

To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young
livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then
Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock.

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MTZ301-061200-
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East Glacier Park Region-
Including the following locations: Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Babb,
East Glacier Park, Kiowa, and Saint Mary
140 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and
  6 across the valleys, with 6 to 12 inches over Marias Pass and
  Hudson Bay Divide are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Those in
  the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and
  gear and may want to consider alternate plans. The combination of
  heavy, wet snow and gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young
livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then
Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock.

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MTZ318-320-061200-
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Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the following locations: Bozeman Pass, Trident,
Maudlow, Battle Ridge Pass, and Deep Creek Pass
140 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and
  14 inches over mountain passes, with up to 28 inches over the
  higher peaks are possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Those in
  the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and
  gear and may want to consider alternate plans. The combination of
  heavy, wet snow and strong winds could cause extensive damage to
  trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young
livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then
Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock.

&&

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Moldan