Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
891 WWUS45 KTFX 081745 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1145 AM MDT Wed May 8 2024 MTZ315-322-081845- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/ Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains- Including the following locations: Flesher Pass, Elk Park Pass, Boulder, Corbin, Montana City, Homestake Pass, MacDonald Pass, Marysville, Clancy, Wickes, and Lincoln 1145 AM MDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ MTZ316-321-081845- /O.CAN.KTFX.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-240508T1800Z/ Gates of the Mountains-Meagher County Valleys- Including the following locations: Craig, Ringling, Canyon Creek, White Sulphur Springs, Wolf Creek, Checkerboard, and Martinsdale 1145 AM MDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ MTZ317-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/ Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Including the following locations: Neihart, Kings Hill Pass, and Monarch 1145 AM MDT Wed May 8 2024 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Little Belt Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * 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 will significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility will likely be worst between Sluice Boxes State Park and Monarch Canyon where winds tend to be strongest. 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. && $$ MTZ301-307-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Babb, Kiowa, East Glacier Park, Marias Pass, Rogers Pass, Saint Mary, and Logan Pass 1145 AM MDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The combination of heavy wet snow and strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ318-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/ Snowy and Judith Mountains- 1145 AM MDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in the mountains, with up to 2 inches on mountain passes and foothills. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause blowing snow. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, are likely snow covered and hazardous. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Winds may cause further 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. && $$ MTZ320-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/ Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Including the following locations: Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, Trident, Deep Creek Pass, and Maudlow 1145 AM MDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, are likely snow covered and hazardous. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Winds may cause further power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ330-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/ Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains- Including the following locations: Targhee Pass, West Yellowstone, Big Sky, and Raynolds Pass 1145 AM MDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, are likely snow covered and hazardous. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Winds may cause further 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. && $$ IG