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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Great Falls MT

215 AM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024



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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.



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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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