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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
304 AM MDT Sun May 5 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: 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.

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MTZ317-060015-
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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.

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MTZ318-320-060015-
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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.

&&

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RG