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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Great Falls MT

146 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024



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Northwest Beaverhead County-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains

and Centennial Mountains-

Including the following locations: Raynolds Pass, Wise River,

Targhee Pass, Wisdom, Big Sky, Dewey, Big Hole Pass, West

Yellowstone, and Chief Joseph Pass

146 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024



...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM MDT 

SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 6500 feet. Total snow 

  accumulations up to 3 inches below 6500 feet, with over 12 inches 

  possible above 6500 feet.



* WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial 

  Mountains and Northwest Beaverhead County.



* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 PM MDT Saturday.



* 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.



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.



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Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-

Including the following locations: Monida Pass

146 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM MDT 

SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches, 

  with up to 12 inches possible above pass level.



* WHERE...Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains.



* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 6 PM MDT Saturday.



* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and tire chains may be required 

  for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are 

  prepared for dangerous conditions.



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.



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