####018007909#### WWUS45 KTFX 020833 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 233 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024 MTZ301-021800- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240502T1800Z/ East Glacier Park Region- Including the following locations: Marias Pass, Logan Pass, East Glacier Park, Babb, Kiowa, and Saint Mary 233 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult this morning with slushy and snow-covered road surfaces along with reduced visibility in areas of blowing or drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady snow will diminish by this afternoon but additional snow showers are likely at times through tonight. 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. && $$ MTZ317-022300- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240503T0000Z/ Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Including the following locations: Monarch, Neihart, and Kings Hill Pass 233 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur during the Thursday morning period. The heavy wet snow may cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ302-307-021800- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240502T1800Z/ Northern High Plains-Southern Rocky Mountain Front- Including the following locations: Rogers Pass, Heart Butte, Browning, and Dupuyer 233 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern High Plains and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Slush and or snow covered roads could cause difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of more intense snow showers is possible near Rogers Pass this afternoon, bringing a period of lower visibility. 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. && $$ MTZ311-022300- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240503T1200Z/ Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine- Including the following locations: Rocky Boy 233 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts above 6000 feet. * WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Slush and or snow covered roads could cause difficult travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur during the overnight and morning hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ312-313-021800- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240502T1800Z/ Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap- Including the following locations: Raynesford, Windham, Geyser, Stanford, Great Falls, Hobson, Benchland, and Moccasin 233 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches along the Highway 87 corridor between Belt and Geyser with less than 2 inches elsewhere. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized snow amounts around 6 inches are possible between Belt and Geyser. 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. && $$ MTZ318-320-022300- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240503T0000Z/ Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Including the following locations: Bozeman Pass, Deep Creek Pass, Trident, Maudlow, and Battle Ridge Pass 233 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing and drifting snow could reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts over Bozeman Pass look to be around one inch with one to three inches over Deep Creek Pass. The worst roadway impacts further north will occur during the overnight and morning hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ Hoenisch