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
103 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024

MTZ317-090600-
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Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Kings Hill Pass, Neihart, and
Monarch
103 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 6
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

&&

$$

MTZ301-307-090600-
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East Glacier Park Region-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Logan Pass, East
Glacier Park, Rogers Pass, Saint Mary, Babb, and Kiowa
103 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12
  inches above mountain pass level, with another 3 to 6 inches on
  mountain passes and foothills. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph
  will cause blowing snow.

* WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ318-090600-
/O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/
Snowy and Judith Mountains-
103 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in
  the mountains, with up to 2 inches on mountain passes and
  foothills. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause blowing snow.

* WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ320-090600-
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Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Trident,
Bozeman Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, and Maudlow
103 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ330-090600-
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Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Targhee Pass, Raynolds Pass,
Big Sky, and West Yellowstone
103 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 14
  inches, with another 3 to 6 inches on mountain passes and
  foothills. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause blowing snow.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ325-326-090600-
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Madison River Valley-Gallatin Valley-
Including the following locations: McAllister, Bozeman, Ennis,
Jeffers, Norris, Gallatin Gateway, and Cameron
103 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snowfall of 1 to 3 inches. Most of the
  snow accumulations will occur on grassy areas.

* WHERE...Gallatin Valley and Madison River Valley. Snowfall will be
  much lighter for areas west of the city of Belgrade.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

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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