Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
236 PM MDT Tue Oct 15 2024

MTZ067-162045-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0015.241017T0900Z-241018T2100Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-
Including the locations of Cooke City
236 PM MDT Tue Oct 15 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 3 PM
MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
  15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 3 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy
  accumulating snow. Travel and recreation will be very difficult to
  impossible.

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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
111 PM MDT Tue Oct 15 2024

MTZ330-161200-
/O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0016.241017T1200Z-241018T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.W.0017.241017T0900Z-241018T1800Z/
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Big Sky, Raynolds Pass, West
Yellowstone, and Targhee Pass
111 PM MDT Tue Oct 15 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO NOON MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6
  inches below 7000 feet, with 6 to 14 inches above 7000 feet. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult and tire chains may be
  required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure
  they are prepared for winter conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hunters, especially those in the Gallatin,
  Gravelly, and Madison Ranges and Tobacco Root Mountains, should be
  prepared should be prepared for winter condtions.

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.

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

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