Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
740 WWUS45 KTFX 082016 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024 MTZ317-090600- /O.CAN.KTFX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KTFX.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/ Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Including the following locations: Neihart, Kings Hill Pass, and Monarch 216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy Wet Snow. 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. 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. && $$ MTZ307-090600- /O.CAN.KTFX.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KTFX.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/ Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass 216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ301-082130- /O.CAN.KTFX.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region- Including the following locations: Babb, Kiowa, East Glacier Park, Marias Pass, Saint Mary, and Logan Pass 216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ MTZ318-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/ Snowy and Judith Mountains- 216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in the mountains, with up to 2 inches on mountain passes and foothills. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause blowing snow. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, are likely snow covered and hazardous. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Winds may cause further power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ 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 216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 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. && $$ MTZ330-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/ Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains- Including the following locations: Targhee Pass, West Yellowstone, Big Sky, and Raynolds Pass 216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches, with another 2 to 5 inches on mountain passes and foothills. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause blowing snow. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, are likely snow covered and hazardous. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Winds may cause further power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ325-326-090600- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/ Madison River Valley-Gallatin Valley- Including the following locations: Norris, McAllister, Ennis, Jeffers, Bozeman, Gallatin Gateway, and Cameron 216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snowfall of 1 to 3 inches. Most of the snow accumulations will occur on grassy areas. * WHERE...Gallatin Valley and Madison River Valley. Snowfall will be much lighter for areas west of the city of Belgrade. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. 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. && $$ IG