Winter Storm Warning in Fergus County, Montana
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED
5/6/2024 2:07:00 PM (UTC)
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
5/6/2024 2:07:00 PM until 5/7/2024 5:15:00 AM
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.
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 7 and 14 inches over mountain passes, with
up to 28 inches over the higher peaks. Winds could gust as high as
55 mph.
* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Snowy and
Judith Mountains.
* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to midnight MDT Wednesday Night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Those in
the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and
gear and may want to consider alternate plans. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The combination of
heavy, wet snow and strong winds could cause extensive damage to
trees and power lines.




