####018006022#### WWUS45 KTFX 302106 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 306 PM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024 MTZ317-011200- /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0012.240501T1200Z-240503T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KTFX.WS.W.0014.240501T1200Z-240503T0000Z/ Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Including the following locations: Neihart, Monarch, and Kings Hill Pass 306 PM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches at lower elevations, between 7 and 13 inches at pass level, and higher amounts at higher elevations. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible 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. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * 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. && $$ MTZ301-011200- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0014.240501T0600Z-240502T1800Z/ East Glacier Park Region- Including the following locations: East Glacier Park, Kiowa, Logan Pass, Saint Mary, Babb, and Marias Pass 306 PM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 5 and 10 inches, with up to 18 inches over the higher terrain of Glacier National Park. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur during the overnight and morning hours. The heavy wet snow may cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ302-307-011200- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0028.240501T0600Z-240502T1800Z/ Northern High Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Dupuyer, Heart Butte, Browning, and Rogers Pass 306 PM 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. && $$ MTZ318-320-011200- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0028.240501T1800Z-240503T0000Z/ Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Including the following locations: Deep Creek Pass, Bozeman Pass, Maudlow, Battle Ridge Pass, and Trident 306 PM MDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches with highest amounts over the Big Belt and Snowy Mountain ranges. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Slush and or snow covered roads could cause difficult travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur during the overnight and morning hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ Fogleman