####018005494#### WWUS45 KTFX 061741 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1141 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024 MTZ327-329-330-061845- /O.EXP.KTFX.WW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240506T1800Z/ Northwest Beaverhead County-Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains- Including the following locations: Big Hole Pass, Dewey, Chief Joseph Pass, West Yellowstone, Raynolds Pass, Big Sky, Monida Pass, Targhee Pass, Wise River, and Wisdom 1141 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON MDT TODAY... The Winter Weather Advisory for the mountains of Southwest Montana will be allowed to expire as the most impactful snow has ended across the region. $$ MTZ301-071200- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0015.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region- Including the following locations: Saint Mary, Marias Pass, Kiowa, Logan Pass, Babb, and East Glacier Park 1141 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 in valleys and on foothills, with 6 to 12 inches over Marias Pass and on the Hudson Bay Divide. Up to 20 inches possible on some mountain peaks. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The combination of heavy, wet snow and strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ317-071200- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0015.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Including the following locations: Kings Hill Pass, Neihart, and Monarch 1141 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet, with isolated amounts approaching 3 feet over the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * 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. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The combination of heavy, wet snow and strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. 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. && $$ MTZ318-320-071200- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0015.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Including the following locations: Trident, Maudlow, Bozeman Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, and Deep Creek Pass 1141 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches over mountain passes, with up to 28 inches over the higher peaks. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The combination of heavy, wet snow and strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ Moldan