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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
146 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

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Northwest Beaverhead County-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains
and Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Raynolds Pass, Wise River,
Targhee Pass, Wisdom, Big Sky, Dewey, Big Hole Pass, West
Yellowstone, and Chief Joseph Pass
146 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 6500 feet. Total snow
  accumulations up to 3 inches below 6500 feet, with over 12 inches
  possible above 6500 feet.

* WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial
  Mountains and 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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MTZ329-252115-
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Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-
Including the following locations: Monida Pass
146 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches,
  with up to 12 inches possible above pass level.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel may be 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.

&&

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