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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 350 AM MST Wed Jan 22 2025 MTZ311-313-314-317-318-230200- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250123T0400Z/ Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains- Including the following locations: Windham, Moccasin, Hilger, Hobson, Raynesford, Lewistown, Rocky Boy, Kings Hill Pass, Neihart, Monarch, Stanford, Geyser, and Benchland 350 AM MST Wed Jan 22 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. At lower elevations, additional snow accumulations of mostly 1 to 3 inches, but up to 6 inches possible on north-facing foothills. Additional accumulations of mostly 4 to 10 inches in the mountains, but up to 15 inches possible on the higher peaks. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to snowpacked roads, and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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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