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WWUS45 KTFX 082016
WSWTFX
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024
MTZ317-090600-
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Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Including the following locations: Neihart, Kings Hill Pass, and
Monarch
216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Heavy Wet Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 6
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Little Belt Mountains.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* 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. Widespread blowing snow will
significantly reduce visibility. 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.
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MTZ307-090600-
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Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: Rogers Pass
216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce 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.
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MTZ301-082130-
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East Glacier Park Region-
Including the following locations: Babb, Kiowa, East Glacier
Park, Marias Pass, Saint Mary, and Logan Pass
216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The threat has ended.
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MTZ318-090600-
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Snowy and Judith Mountains-
216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in
the mountains, with up to 2 inches on mountain passes and
foothills. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause blowing snow.
* WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, are likely
snow covered and hazardous. Blowing snow will significantly reduce
visibility. Winds may cause further 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.
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MTZ320-090600-
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Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the following locations: Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman
Pass, Trident, Deep Creek Pass, and Maudlow
216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, are likely
snow covered and hazardous. Blowing snow will significantly reduce
visibility. Winds may cause further 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.
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MTZ330-090600-
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Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Targhee Pass, West
Yellowstone, Big Sky, and Raynolds Pass
216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 11
inches, with another 2 to 5 inches on mountain passes and
foothills. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause blowing snow.
* WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial
Mountains.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, are likely
snow covered and hazardous. Blowing snow will significantly reduce
visibility. Winds may cause further 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.
&&
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MTZ325-326-090600-
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Madison River Valley-Gallatin Valley-
Including the following locations: Norris, McAllister, Ennis,
Jeffers, Bozeman, Gallatin Gateway, and Cameron
216 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snowfall of 1 to 3 inches. Most of the
snow accumulations will occur on grassy areas.
* WHERE...Gallatin Valley and Madison River Valley. Snowfall will be
much lighter for areas west of the city of Belgrade.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
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.
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IG
Office: BYZ
WWUS45 KBYZ 081913
WSWBYZ
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
113 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024
MTZ067-068-171-WYZ198-091800-
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Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-Pryor/Northern
Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of Story, Cooke City, and Burgess Jct
113 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 14
inches expected, with locally higher amounts over north facing
slopes.
* WHERE...In Montana, Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Crazy Mountains,
and Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast
Bighorn Mountains.
* WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy
accumulating snow. Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will continue through tonight
before decreasing Thursday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road
conditions, call 5 1 1.
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Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings
Vertz
Office: MSO
WWUS45 KMSO 071731
WSWMSO
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1131 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024
MTZ006-081700-
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Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1131 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches for
Lolo and Lost Trail Passes. 1 to 3 inches for the lower elevations.
* WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM MDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
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MTZ002-081700-
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West Glacier Region-
1131 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM MDT WEDNESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
along Highway 2 between Essex and Marias Pass. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph over Marias Pass will cause blowing snow and low
visibility.
* WHERE...Marias Pass.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 11 AM MDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
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MTZ007-081700-
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Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1131 AM MDT Tue May 7 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches
over MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass and Georgetown Lake. 2 to 4
inches for the lower elevations, including Butte, Anaconda and
Philipsburg. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph over will cause
blowing snow and low visibility.
* WHERE...Butte, Georgetown Lake, MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass,
and Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM MDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be affected. A period of moderate to heavy
snow is possible between midnight and 6am Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
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Office: RIW
WWUS45 KRIW 081846
WSWRIW
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1246 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024
WYZ008-009-091200-
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Bighorn Mountains West-Bighorn Mountains Southeast-
1246 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Snow. Total accumulations of 8 to 16 inches, mainly over
the northern half of the Bighorn Range. Total snowfall of 4 to 8
inches across the southern half, with locally higher amounts
possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Bighorn Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult over both Powder River and
Granite Passes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts,
visit weather.gov/riw/winter.
For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info.
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WYZ015-091200-
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Wind River Mountains East-
1246 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet
of snow along the higher elevations. Locally higher amounts are
possible across the highest peaks. Snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches are expected along South Pass. Winds gusting as high as
35 mph.
* WHERE...Wind River Mountains East.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible in the
backcountry. Difficult travel can also be expected along South
Pass.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts,
visit weather.gov/riw/winter.
For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info.
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WYZ002-091200-
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Absaroka Mountains-
1246 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Locally
higher amounts up to 1 to 2 feet are possible along the higher
peaks of the eastern slopes. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Absaroka Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult along Chief Joseph
Highway.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts,
visit weather.gov/riw/winter.
For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info.
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WYZ022-091200-
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Casper Mountain-
1246 PM MDT Wed May 8 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM MDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
inches.
* WHERE...Casper Mountain.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult on Casper Mountain and on
the switchbacks heading up the north face of the mountain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is expected to arrive
late this afternoon through Thursday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts,
visit weather.gov/riw/winter.
For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info.
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/riw
