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

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

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 5
  and 10 inches, with up to 18 inches over the higher terrain of
  Glacier National Park. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday.

* 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. 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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MTZ317-020000-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0014.240501T1200Z-240503T0000Z/
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Monarch, Neihart, and Kings
Hill Pass
259 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
  7 inches at lower elevations, between 7 and 13 inches at pass
  level, and higher amounts at higher elevations.

* WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* 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. 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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Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Including the following locations: Rocky Boy
259 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY 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.

&&

$$

MTZ302-307-020000-
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Northern High Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Browning, Dupuyer, Rogers
Pass, and Heart Butte
259 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8
  inches, with the greatest amounts near the Canadian border and the
  higher terrain of the Southern Rocky Mountain Front. Winds gusting
  as high as 40 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.

&&

$$

MTZ318-320-020000-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0028.240501T1800Z-240503T0000Z/
Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the following locations: Bozeman Pass, Deep Creek Pass,
Maudlow, Battle Ridge Pass, and Trident
259 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 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...From noon today to 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...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.

&&

$$

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