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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
952 AM MDT Fri Apr 24 2026

MTZ330-241700-
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Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Targhee Pass, Raynolds Pass,
Big Sky, and West Yellowstone
952 AM MDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat for heavy snow has ended.

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MTZ315-317-320-322-324>329-241700-
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Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Little Belt and Highwood
Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Elkhorn and
Boulder Mountains-Missouri Headwaters-Madison River Valley-
Gallatin Valley-Northwest Beaverhead County-Beaverhead and
Western Madison below 6000ft-Ruby Mountains and Southern
Beaverhead Mountains-
Including the following locations: Marysville, Maudlow, Wisdom,
Kings Hill Pass, Montana City, Norris, Homestake Pass, Three
Forks, Boulder, Corbin, Deep Creek Pass, Elk Park Pass, Bozeman
Pass, MacDonald Pass, Harrison, Willow Creek, Jeffers, Dewey,
Lincoln, Bannack, Dillon, Neihart, Bozeman, Battle Ridge Pass,
Waterloo, Monarch, Pony, Gallatin Gateway, Trident, Monida Pass,
Big Hole Pass, Flesher Pass, Chief Joseph Pass, Cameron, Ennis,
Wickes, Whitehall, Glen, Wise River, Clancy, and McAllister
952 AM MDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat for snow has ended.

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MTZ311-250700-
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Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Including the following locations: Rocky Boy
952 AM MDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches
  at lower elevations and 4 to 10 inches in the mountains. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Expect difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow
  covered roadways. Falling and or blowing snow will significantly
  reduce visibility at times. Those with outdoor plans should be
  prepared for dangerous outdoor conditions.

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.

Remember, a Winter Storm Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the warning
period.

&&

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MTZ302>306-250700-
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Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central
Pondera-Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine
County-
Including the following locations: Joplin, Chester, Whitlash,
Havre, Lothair, Shelby, Devon, Harlem, Ethridge, Santa Rita,
Galata, Fort Belknap, Zurich, Browning, Hogeland, Dupuyer, Cut
Bank, Heart Butte, and Chinook
952 AM MDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches at lower
  elevations and 4 to 10 inches in the Sweetgrass Hills. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
  Counties, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Northern High
  Plains, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow will reduce 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.

Remember, a Winter Weather Advisory means that there is at least an
80% chance of minor impacts due to winter weather conditions during
the advisory period.

&&

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