Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
484 WWUS45 KTFX 062007 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 207 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024 MTZ317-071115- /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.W.0015.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.BZ.W.0001.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Including the following locations: Neihart, Kings Hill Pass, and Monarch 207 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet, with up to 3 feet on the peaks. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility will likely be worst between Sluice Boxes State Park and Monarch Canyon where winds tend to be strongest. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 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. && $$ MTZ307-071115- /O.EXA.KTFX.WS.W.0015.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass 207 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, with higher amounts in the higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph may cause isolated whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ301-071115- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0015.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region- Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Babb, East Glacier Park, Saint Mary, Kiowa, and Logan Pass 207 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 in valleys and on foothills, with 6 to 12 inches over Marias Pass and on the Hudson Bay Divide. Up to 20 inches possible on some mountain peaks. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone. * 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. && $$ MTZ318-320-071115- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0015.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Including the following locations: Trident, Deep Creek Pass, Bozeman Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, and Maudlow 207 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches over mountain passes, with up to 28 inches over the higher peaks. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The combination of heavy, wet snow and strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ304-311-071115- /O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0030.240507T0900Z-240508T1200Z/ Eastern Toole and Liberty-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine- Including the following locations: Galata, Shelby, Whitlash, Joplin, Lothair, Rocky Boy, Devon, and Chester 207 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches, with higher amounts in the peaks of the Bears Paw Mountains and Sweetgrass Hills. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, and Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine County. * WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. 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. && $$ MTZ312>314-071115- /O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0030.240507T1200Z-240508T1800Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Fergus County below 4500ft- Including the following locations: Raynesford, Hobson, Hilger, Windham, Moccasin, Stanford, Benchland, Geyser, Great Falls, and Lewistown 207 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO NOON MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, particularly around Lewistown, Raynesford and Armington Junction. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ315-322-330-071115- /O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0030.240508T0000Z-240509T0600Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains- Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains- Including the following locations: MacDonald Pass, Montana City, West Yellowstone, Homestake Pass, Raynolds Pass, Elk Park Pass, Boulder, Targhee Pass, Corbin, Marysville, Wickes, Big Sky, Flesher Pass, Lincoln, and Clancy 207 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Elkhorn, Boulder, and Centennial Mountain Ranges, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains, and Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. 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. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. 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. && $$ Ludwig