Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
145 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
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Northwest Beaverhead County-Ruby Mountains and Southern
Beaverhead Mountains-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and
Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Wise River, Raynolds Pass, Big
Hole Pass, West Yellowstone, Wisdom, Dewey, Big Sky, Targhee
Pass, Monida Pass, and Chief Joseph Pass
145 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT ABOVE 7000 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 7000 feet. Total snow
accumulations up to 3 inches below 7000 feet, with over 12 inches
possible above 7000 feet.
* WHERE...The Mountains of Southwestern Montana south of Interstate
90.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Saturday 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Consider
altering or delaying backcountry travel plans.
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Ludwig