Winter Storm Warning/Watch/Advisory

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WWUS45 KBYZ 241935

WSWBYZ



URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Billings MT

135 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024



MTZ067-068-251945-

/O.NEW.KBYZ.WS.A.0008.240426T0600Z-240428T1200Z/

Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-

Including the locations of Cooke City

135 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024



...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH 

LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...



* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 12-20 

  inches possible.



* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.



* WHEN...From late Thursday night through late Saturday night.



* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by 

  heavy accumulating snow. Travel could be very difficult to 

  impossible.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.



Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use 

extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.



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Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at

http://www.weather.gov/billings



Stetzer



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WWUS45 KTFX 241945

WSWTFX



URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Great Falls MT

145 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024



MTZ327-329-330-251045-

/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.A.0011.240426T1200Z-240428T1200Z/

Northwest Beaverhead County-Ruby Mountains and Southern

Beaverhead Mountains-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and

Centennial Mountains-

Including the following locations: Wise River, Raynolds Pass, Big

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

Pass, Monida Pass, and Chief Joseph Pass

145 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024



...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE 

SATURDAY NIGHT ABOVE 7000 FEET...



* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 7000 feet. Total snow 

  accumulations up to 3 inches below 7000 feet, with over 12 inches 

  possible above 7000 feet.



* WHERE...The Mountains of Southwestern Montana south of Interstate 

  90.



* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Saturday night.



* 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...



Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Consider 

altering or delaying backcountry travel plans.



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Ludwig



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