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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
110 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

MTZ327-261200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0013.240426T1200Z-240428T0000Z/
Northwest Beaverhead County-
Including the following locations: Dewey, Big Hole Pass, Chief
Joseph Pass, Wise River, and Wisdom
110 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM
MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3
  inches below 6500 feet, 3 to 7 inches at pass level, and 7 to 14
  inches above pass level.

* WHERE...Northwest Beaverhead County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* 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...

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.

&&

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MTZ330-261200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0013.240426T1200Z-240428T0000Z/
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Targhee Pass, Big Sky, West
Yellowstone, and Raynolds Pass
110 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM
MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3
  inches below 7500 feet, with up to 12 inches above 7500 feet.

* WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be
  required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure
  they are prepared for dangerous conditions.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ329-261200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0027.240426T1200Z-240428T0000Z/
Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-
Including the following locations: Monida Pass
110 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6
PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches at
  or below pass level, with up to 12 inches over the highest peaks.

* WHERE...Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be
  required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure
  they are prepared for dangerous conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Moldan