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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1151 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

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East Glacier Park Region-
Including the following locations: Babb, Logan Pass, Kiowa,
Marias Pass, East Glacier Park, and Saint Mary
1151 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY...

Warning level threat has ended. Periods of light snowfall continue.

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MTZ317-022000-
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Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Neihart, Monarch, and Kings
Hill Pass
1151 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be 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 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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MTZ302-307-022000-
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Northern High Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Rogers Pass, Browning,
Dupuyer, and Heart Butte
1151 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MDT this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of more intense snow showers is
  possible near Rogers Pass this afternoon, bringing a period of
  lower visibility.

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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Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the following locations: Moccasin, Geyser, Raynesford,
Great Falls, Stanford, Hobson, Windham, and Benchland
1151 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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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MTZ311-022000-
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Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Including the following locations: Rocky Boy
1151 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday.

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

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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MTZ318-320-022000-
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Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Battle Ridge
Pass, Bozeman Pass, Trident, and Maudlow
1151 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts over Bozeman Pass look to be
  around one inch with one to three inches over Deep Creek Pass.

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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Fogleman