####018008434#### WWUS45 KTFX 012033 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 233 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024 MTZ301-021215- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240502T1800Z/ East Glacier Park Region- Including the following locations: Babb, East Glacier Park, Saint Mary, Marias Pass, Kiowa, and Logan Pass 233 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches, with higher amounts above pass level. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday. * 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. 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. && $$ MTZ317-021215- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240503T0000Z/ Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Including the following locations: Monarch, Neihart, and Kings Hill Pass 233 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. Lower amounts are forecast toward Judith Gap. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur during the overnight and morning hours. The heavy wet snow may cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ312-313-021215- /O.EXB.KTFX.WW.Y.0028.240502T0400Z-240502T1800Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Raynesford, Moccasin, Windham, Benchland, Hobson, Geyser, Stanford, and Great Falls 233 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches along the Belt to Geyser corridor. Total snow up to 2 inches elsewhere. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized snow amounts around 6 inches will be possible between Belt and Geyser. 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. && $$ MTZ302-307-021215- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240502T1800Z/ Northern High Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Heart Butte, Dupuyer, Browning, and Rogers Pass 233 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches on the plains, with an additional 4 to 8 inches in the mountains of the Southern Rocky Mountain Front. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern High Plains and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Slush and or snow covered roads could cause difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur during the overnight and morning hours. The heavy wet snow may cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ318-320-021215- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240503T0000Z/ Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Including the following locations: Trident, Bozeman Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Maudlow, and Deep Creek Pass 233 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Slush and or snow covered roads could cause difficult travel conditions. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts over Bozeman Pass look to be less than an inch or so. The worst roadway impacts further north 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. && $$ MTZ311-021215- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0028.240502T0000Z-240503T1200Z/ Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine- Including the following locations: Rocky Boy 233 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 6 inches possible at the lower elevations of the Bears Paw Mountains with up to 10 inches possible at higher elevations. * WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Slush and or snow covered roads could cause difficult travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur during the overnight and morning hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ AM