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Issued by NWS Great Falls, MT

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
215 AM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024

MTZ301-302300-
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East Glacier Park Region-
Including the following locations: Marias Pass, East Glacier
Park, Saint Mary, Babb, Logan Pass, and Kiowa
215 AM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
  14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Slush and or snow covered roads could cause very
  difficult travel conditions. Those in the backcountry should
  ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to
  consider alternate plans.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur during
  the overnight and morning hours. The heavy wet snow may cause
  isolated power outages.

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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MTZ318-320-302300-
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Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Maudlow,
Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Trident
215 AM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8
  inches with highest amounts over the Big Belt and Snowy Mountain
  ranges. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Slush and or snow covered roads could cause difficult
  travel conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur during
  the overnight and morning hours.

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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MTZ302-307-302300-
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Northern High Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Browning, Rogers Pass, Heart
Butte, and Dupuyer
215 AM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8
  inches, with the greatest amounts near the Canadian border and the
  higher terrain of the Southern Rocky Mountain Front. Winds gusting
  as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern High Plains and Southern Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Slush and or snow covered roads could cause difficult
  travel conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur during
  the overnight and morning hours. The heavy wet snow may cause
  isolated power outages.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ317-302300-
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Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Monarch, Neihart, and Kings
Hill Pass
215 AM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow likely. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
  12 inches.

* WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Slush and or snow covered roads could cause very
  difficult travel conditions. Those in the backcountry should
  ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to
  consider alternate plans.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur during
  the overnight and morning hours.

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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