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Winter Storm Warning issued April 30 at 3:06PM MDT until May 2 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and7 inches at lower elevations, between 7 and 13 inches at passlevel, and higher amounts at higher elevations.* WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains.* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 PM MDT Thursday.* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible and tirechains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountryshould ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and maywant to consider alternate plans. Areas of blowing snow couldsignificantly reduce visibility.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst roadway impacts will occur duringthe overnight and morning hours. The heavy wet snow may causeisolated power outages.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions canbe obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on younglivestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs thenCold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock.

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