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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
802 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

MTZ304-311-081200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-240508T1200Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Including the following locations: Lothair, Rocky Boy, Devon,
Galata, Shelby, Joplin, Whitlash, and Chester
802 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches
  in the Sweet Grass Hills and Bears Paw Mountains. Winds gusting as
  high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, and Bears Paw
  Mountains and Southern Blaine County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Periods of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The combination of wet
  snow and strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
802 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

MTZ315-322-081200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-240509T0600Z/
Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-
Including the following locations: Lincoln, Flesher Pass, Clancy,
Elk Park Pass, Homestake Pass, MacDonald Pass, Montana City,
Wickes, Boulder, Marysville, and Corbin
802 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2
  and 4 inches on foothills, between 6 and 12 inches on mountain
  passes. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains and Upper Blackfoot and
  MacDonald Pass.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult 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. Periods of blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility. The combination of wet snow and strong winds
  could cause damage to trees and power lines.

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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AM

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
802 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

MTZ312>314-081200-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-240508T1800Z/
Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Fergus County below 4500ft-
Including the following locations: Stanford, Benchland, Moccasin,
Hilger, Raynesford, Hobson, Great Falls, Windham, Geyser, and
Lewistown
802 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches,
  with isolated higher amounts possible along the Belt to Geyser
  corridor and in the Lewistown area. Winds gusting as high as 70
  mph.

* WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft,
  and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Periods of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The combination of wet
  snow and strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
701 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

WYZ001-081315-
/O.CON.KRIW.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-240508T1800Z/
Yellowstone National Park-
Including the cities of Lake, Mammoth, and Old Faithful
701 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
  Higher totals of 4 to 6 inches in the higher terrain along the
  eastern boundary of Yellowstone. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.

* WHERE...Yellowstone National Park.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel on paved roads could be slick and snow-
  covered at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After a brief lull in the snow Tuesday
  evening, another surge of snow arrives from the north toward
  midnight and continues through Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts,
visit weather.gov/riw/winter.

For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info.

&&

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/riw

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1131 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024

MTZ006-081700-
/O.EXA.KMSO.WW.Y.0039.240508T0300Z-240508T1700Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1131 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches for
  Lolo and Lost Trail Passes. 1 to 3 inches for the lower elevations.

* WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1131 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024

MTZ002-081700-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0039.240508T0000Z-240508T1700Z/
West Glacier Region-
1131 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM MDT WEDNESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
  along Highway 2 between Essex and Marias Pass. Winds gusting as
  high as 45 mph over Marias Pass will cause blowing snow and low
  visibility.

* WHERE...Marias Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 11 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1131 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024

MTZ007-081700-
/O.CON.KMSO.WW.Y.0039.240508T0300Z-240508T1700Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1131 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches
  over MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass and Georgetown Lake. 2 to 4
  inches for the lower elevations, including Butte, Anaconda and
  Philipsburg. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over will cause
  blowing snow and low visibility.

* WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass,
  and Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. A period of moderate to heavy
  snow is possible between midnight and 6am Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

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