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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
233 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

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East Glacier Park Region-
Including the following locations: Babb, East Glacier Park, Saint
Mary, Marias Pass, Kiowa, and Logan Pass
233 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10
  inches, with higher amounts above pass level. Winds gusting as
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone.

* WHEN...Until 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 have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider
  alternate plans. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur during
  the overnight and morning hours. The heavy wet snow may cause
  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.

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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Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Monarch, Neihart, and Kings
Hill Pass
233 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 12
  inches. Lower amounts are forecast toward Judith Gap. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 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 have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider
  alternate plans.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur during
  the overnight and morning hours. The heavy wet snow may cause
  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.

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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MTZ312-313-021215-
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Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Raynesford, Moccasin, Windham,
Benchland, Hobson, Geyser, Stanford, and Great Falls
233 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5
  inches along the Belt to Geyser corridor. Total snow up to 2
  inches elsewhere. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized snow amounts around 6 inches will
  be possible between Belt and Geyser. The worst roadway impacts
  will occur during the overnight and morning hours. The heavy wet
  snow may cause 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.

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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Northern High Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Heart Butte, Dupuyer,
Browning, and Rogers Pass
233 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches
  on the plains, with an additional 4 to 8 inches in the mountains
  of the Southern Rocky Mountain Front. Winds gusting as high as 45
  mph.

* WHERE...Northern High Plains and Southern Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Slush and or snow covered roads could cause difficult
  travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur during
  the overnight and morning hours. The heavy wet snow may cause
  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.

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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MTZ318-320-021215-
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Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the following locations: Trident, Bozeman Pass, Battle
Ridge Pass, Maudlow, and Deep Creek Pass
233 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8
  inches with highest amounts over the Big Belt and Snowy Mountain
  ranges. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Slush and or snow covered roads could cause difficult
  travel conditions. Those in the backcountry should ensure they
  have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider
  alternate plans.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts over Bozeman Pass look to be
  less than an inch or so. The worst roadway impacts further north
  will occur during the overnight and morning hours.

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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Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Including the following locations: Rocky Boy
233 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 6
  inches possible at the lower elevations of the Bears Paw Mountains
  with up to 10 inches possible at higher elevations.

* WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains.

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

* IMPACTS...Slush and or snow covered roads could cause difficult
  travel conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur during
  the overnight and morning hours.

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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