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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
144 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024

IDZ062>066-051200-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WW.Y.0020.240506T0300Z-240507T1200Z/
Blackfoot Mountains-Caribou Range-Big Hole Mountains-Teton Valley-
Centennial Mountains - Island Park-
Including the cities of Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Wayan,
Swan Valley, Victor, Ashton, Tetonia, Driggs, Island Park,
and Kilgore
144 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches,
  except 8 to 14 inches on ridge tops and elevations above
  passes. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Blackfoot Mountains-Caribou Range-Big Hole Mountains-
  Teton Valley- Centennial Mountains - Island Park- Including the
  cities of Grace, Soda Springs, Henry, Bone, Wayan, Swan Valley,
  Victor, Ashton, Tetonia, Driggs, Island Park, and Kilgore.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/pocatello


Lake Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
303 AM MDT Sat May 4 2024

MTZ016-017-021>023-060-050030-
/O.CON.KGGW.LW.Y.0007.240505T0600Z-240506T1800Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-Central and Southern Valley-
Petroleum-Garfield-McCone-Southwest Phillips-
Including Frazer, Circle, Hinsdale, Glasgow, Jordan, Saco, Fort
Peck, Zortman, Malta, and Winnett
303 AM MDT Sat May 4 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Fort Peck Lake.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  rough chop that could overturn small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution and stay near or
around protected areas.

&&

$$

GAH


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
219 PM CDT Sat May 4 2024

NDZ001-009-010-017>020-031>034-040>045-051300-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0013.240505T1500Z-240506T0500Z/
Divide-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden
Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-
Sioux-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowman, New England, Center,
Elgin, Selfridge, Marmarth, Hazen, Beulah, Solen, Hettinger,
Dickinson, Killdeer, Watford City, Parshall, Fort Yates, Mandan,
Williston, Halliday, Stanley, Carson, Medora, New Leipzig, Beach,
New Town, and Mott
219 PM CDT Sat May 4 2024 /119 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ SUNDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/ SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and parts of south central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Sunday to midnight CDT /11 PM
  MDT/ Sunday Night.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outdoors may blow around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

Schild

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
117 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024

SDZ001-002-012>014-030>032-042>044-046-047-049-073-075>078-051030-
/O.NEW.KUNR.WI.Y.0015.240505T1800Z-240506T0500Z/
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Northern Oglala
Lakota-Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp-Southern
Meade Co Plains-Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-
Southern Jackson-Southern Perkins-
Including the cities of Meadow, Box Elder, Winner, Hamill,
Harrington, Fruitdale, Quinn, Cottonwood, Wounded Knee, Witten,
Howes, Mission, Midland, Long Valley, White River, New Underwood,
Colome, Smithwick, Batesland, Kadoka, Vale, South Eagle Butte,
Porcupine, Glad Valley, Kyle, Oral, Enning, Redig, Parmelee,
Zeona, Sharps Corner, Philip, Hoover, Manderson, Union Center,
Shadehill, Wasta, Wall, Rosebud, Reva, Faith, Saint Francis,
Lemmon, Tuthill, Pine Ridge, White Owl, Potato Creek, Sorum,
Belle Fourche, Elm Springs, Belvidere, Oelrichs, Buffalo, Usta,
Ludlow, Allen, Ladner, Ellsworth AFB, Caputa, Mud Butte, Camp
Crook, Belle Fourche Reservoir, Cherry Creek, Rockyford, Martin,
Wanblee, Wood, Folsom, Dupree, Prairie City, Newell, Interior,
Red Owl, Bison, Norris, Ideal, Opal, Milesville, Oglala, Scenic,
and Cedar Butte
117 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024 /217 PM CDT Sat May 4 2024/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /1 PM CDT/ TO 11 PM MDT
/MIDNIGHT CDT/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern
  South Dakota.

* WHEN...From noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 11 PM MDT /midnight CDT/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control,
  especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds
  can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JC


Winter Storm Watch


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
152 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024

MTZ317-051100-
/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.A.0013.240507T1200Z-240509T1800Z/
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Monarch, Neihart, and Kings
Hill Pass
152 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and
  3 feet possible. Winds could in excess of 50 mph possible.

* WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Those in
  the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and
  gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Strong winds could
  cause widespread blowing snow and damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
152 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024

MTZ318-320-051100-
/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.A.0013.240507T1200Z-240509T1800Z/
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
152 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and
  2 feet possible. Winds could gust in excess of 50 mph.

* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger, Castle, Snowy and Judith Mountains.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday morning.

* 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. Very strong winds could cause
  damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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.

&&

$$

Ludwig

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
136 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024

WYZ001-012-051300-
/O.CON.KRIW.WS.A.0012.240506T0000Z-240508T1200Z/
Yellowstone National Park-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Including the cities of Lake, Mammoth, and Old Faithful
136 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total accumulations of 1 to 2 feet
  possible in the Tetons and southwestern Yellowstone Park. 5 to
  10 inches of snow is possible in northern Yellowstone. Winds
  could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Yellowstone National Park and Teton and Gros Ventre
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds occur Monday and Tuesday
  afternoons. Heaviest snow occurs Monday morning into Monday
  night. Some uncertainty with storm track into Tuesday could
  effect late storm snow totals.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/riw

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
136 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024

WYZ008-009-051300-
/O.EXB.KRIW.WS.A.0012.240506T1200Z-240507T1800Z/
Bighorn Mountains West-Bighorn Mountains Southeast-
136 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 7 to 15
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Bighorn Mountains West and Bighorn Mountains Southeast.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, such as over Powder
  River and Granite Passes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a fair bit of uncertainty with
  storm track into Tuesday and beyond, which could effect snow
  totals. Snow could continue through Tuesday and beyond.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

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