Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT
001 WWUS45 KTFX 050904 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 304 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024 MTZ327-329-330-060015- /O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0029.240506T0300Z-240506T1800Z/ Northwest Beaverhead County-Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains- Including the following locations: Targhee Pass, Raynolds Pass, Chief Joseph Pass, Monida Pass, Wisdom, Big Sky, West Yellowstone, Big Hole Pass, Dewey, and Wise River 304 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches, with the highest amounts in northwestern Beaverhead County, including Big Hole and Chief Joseph Passes. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Mountains of Southwestern Montana south of Interstate 90. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced visibility at times. 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. && $$ MTZ317-060015- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0013.240507T1200Z-240509T1800Z/ Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Including the following locations: Neihart, Kings Hill Pass, and Monarch 304 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet possible. Winds could gust in excess of 50 mph at times. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Strong winds could result in significant blowing snow and damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ318-320-060015- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0013.240507T1200Z-240509T1800Z/ Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Trident, Bozeman Pass, and Maudlow 304 AM MDT Sun May 5 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS 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 at times. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Snowy and Judith 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. Very strong winds could result in significant 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. && $$ RG