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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Great Falls MT

224 AM MDT Mon Apr 29 2024



MTZ317-300000-

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Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-

Including the following locations: Monarch, Kings Hill Pass, and

Neihart

224 AM MDT Mon Apr 29 2024



...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 

THURSDAY MORNING...



* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 

  10 inches with up to 12 inches over the higher terrain of the 

  Little Belt Mountains possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.



* WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.



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



* IMPACTS...Travel could be very 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.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.



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MTZ301-300000-

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East Glacier Park Region-

Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Babb, East

Glacier Park, Saint Mary, Kiowa, and Logan Pass

224 AM MDT Mon Apr 29 2024



...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH 

THURSDAY MORNING...



* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of between 6 

  and 12 inches, with up to 18 inches over the higher terrain of 

  Glacier National Park possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.



* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone.



* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be very 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.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.



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Glinskas