WWUS45 KTFX 051940 WSWTFX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 140 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024 MTZ317-061200- /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0013.240507T1200Z-240509T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.WS.W.0015.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ Little Belt and Highwood Mountains- Including the following locations: Neihart, Kings Hill Pass, and Monarch 140 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy 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. && $$ MTZ327-329-330-061200- /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0029.240506T0300Z-240506T1800Z/ Northwest Beaverhead County-Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains- Including the following locations: Dewey, Big Hole Pass, Targhee Pass, Raynolds Pass, Big Sky, Chief Joseph Pass, Wise River, Wisdom, West Yellowstone, and Monida Pass 140 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The Mountains of Southwestern Montana south of Interstate 90. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ MTZ301-061200- /O.EXB.KTFX.WS.A.0013.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ East Glacier Park Region- Including the following locations: Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Babb, East Glacier Park, Kiowa, and Saint Mary 140 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 across the valleys, with 6 to 12 inches over Marias Pass and Hudson Bay Divide are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * 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. The combination of heavy, wet snow and gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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. && $$ MTZ318-320-061200- /O.EXT.KTFX.WS.A.0013.240507T1800Z-240509T0600Z/ Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains- Including the following locations: Bozeman Pass, Trident, Maudlow, Battle Ridge Pass, and Deep Creek Pass 140 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches over mountain passes, with up to 28 inches over the higher peaks are possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans. The combination of heavy, wet snow and strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. && $$ Moldan