Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
221 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

MTZ317-081130-
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Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Monarch, Neihart, and Kings
Hill Pass
221 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
  1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ301-307-081130-
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East Glacier Park Region-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Babb, Marias Pass, Rogers
Pass, Kiowa, Saint Mary, Logan Pass, and East Glacier Park
221 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5
  inches at lower elevations and 6 to 18 inches in the mountains.
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ318-081130-
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Snowy and Judith Mountains-
221 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations between 10
  and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph.

* WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ320-081130-
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Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the following locations: Trident, Bozeman Pass,
Maudlow, Deep Creek Pass, and Battle Ridge Pass
221 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 16
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ330-081130-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0015.240508T0000Z-240509T0600Z/
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Big Sky, Targhee Pass,
Raynolds Pass, and West Yellowstone
221 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT
FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10
  and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ304-311-081130-
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Eastern Toole and Liberty-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Including the following locations: Chester, Lothair, Galata,
Rocky Boy, Joplin, Devon, Whitlash, and Shelby
221 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

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

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches
  in the Sweet Grass Hills and Bears Paw Mountains. Winds gusting as
  high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, and Bears Paw
  Mountains and Southern Blaine County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

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>314-081130-
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Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Fergus County below 4500ft-
Including the following locations: Hobson, Hilger, Benchland,
Geyser, Great Falls, Moccasin, Raynesford, Stanford, Lewistown,
and Windham
221 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

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

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches,
  with isolated higher amounts possible in the Belt and Geyser
  areas. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft,
  and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.

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

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ315-322-081130-
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Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-
Including the following locations: Clancy, Montana City, Corbin,
Wickes, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass, Elk Park Pass,
Boulder, Flesher Pass, and Marysville
221 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
  inches on foothills, between 6 and 12 inches on mountain passes.
  Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains and Upper Blackfoot and
  MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

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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