One product issued by NWS for: West Yellowstone MT
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 132 AM MDT Sat Jun 15 2024 MTZ317-320-322-327-330-160000- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.A.0015.240618T0000Z-240619T0600Z/ Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Northwest Beaverhead County-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains- Including the following locations: Bozeman Pass, Dewey, Clancy, Trident, Boulder, Neihart, Kings Hill Pass, Homestake Pass, Wisdom, Wickes, Raynolds Pass, Deep Creek Pass, Big Sky, Monarch, West Yellowstone, Elk Park Pass, Wise River, Targhee Pass, Maudlow, Montana City, Corbin, Chief Joseph Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, and Big Hole Pass 132 AM MDT Sat Jun 15 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches possible, mainly above 7000 feet. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, and Northwest Beaverhead County. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially on backcountry roads. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. The heavy, wet nature of snow can bring down tree limbs and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Remember, a Winter Storm Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the watch period. && $$ Moldan