Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
410 WWUS45 KTFX 060909 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 309 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024 MTZ301-070015- /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0013.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KTFX.WS.W.0015.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region- Including the following locations: Saint Mary, Marias Pass, East Glacier Park, Logan Pass, Kiowa, and Babb 309 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING 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 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. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. && $$ MTZ318-320-070015- /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0013.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KTFX.WS.W.0015.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Including the following locations: Trident, Deep Creek Pass, Maudlow, Bozeman Pass, and Battle Ridge Pass 309 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches over mountain passes, with up to 28 inches over the higher peaks. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ317-070015- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0015.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Including the following locations: Monarch, Neihart, and Kings Hill Pass 309 AM 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 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 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... 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. && $$ MTZ327-329-330-061800- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240506T1800Z/ Northwest Beaverhead County-Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains- Including the following locations: Wisdom, Monida Pass, Raynolds Pass, Chief Joseph Pass, West Yellowstone, Dewey, Targhee Pass, Big Hole Pass, Wise River, and Big Sky 309 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The Mountains of Southwestern Montana south of Interstate 90. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced visibility in blowing snow. Gusty winds blowing wet snow could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ SC