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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Great Falls MT

152 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024



MTZ317-051100-

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Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-

Including the following locations: Monarch, Neihart, and Kings

Hill Pass

152 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024



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

THURSDAY MORNING...



* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 

  3 feet possible. Winds could in excess of 50 mph possible.



* WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.



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



* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Those in 

  the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and 

  gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Strong winds could 

  cause widespread blowing snow and damage to trees and power lines.



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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MTZ318-320-051100-

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Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-

Including the following locations: Trident, Deep Creek Pass,

Maudlow, Bozeman Pass, and Battle Ridge Pass

152 PM MDT Sat May 4 2024



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

THURSDAY MORNING...



* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 

  2 feet possible. Winds could gust in excess of 50 mph.



* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger, Castle, Snowy and Judith Mountains.



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



* 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. Very strong winds could cause 

  damage to trees and power lines.



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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Ludwig