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Montana Spring Storm Update

A storm system has moved into Montana, bringing widespread snowfall with the highest amounts expected in the mountains. Accumulating snow has begun in the Hi-Line region as of late morning. Winds are intensifying, and travel conditions are anticipated to become treacherous over mountain passes, with slush-covered roadways and potential power outages. A Cold Air Advisory is in effect, particularly impacting newborn livestock. This storm is expected to persist through Saturday morning, creating serious travel challenges and hazardous conditions.

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Montana Spring Storm Update

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  1. Montana Spring Storm Update Do Not Use Briefing After 5pm MDT April 6, 2012 For Forecast Information Call: (406) 453-2081 For Road Conditions Call: 511 Ben Schott Warning Coordination Meteorologist National Weather Service Great Falls

  2. Current Info Friday Late Morning • Storm system moving into the Treasure State this morning • Reds and Purple colors on image above shows rising air which help produce snowfall • Aqua Green colors on image to right showing that there is a lot of moisture available for this storm to produce snow. National Weather Service Great Falls

  3. Current Info • Radar as of 11:30 this morning • Snow has slowly overspread the area…with portions of Hi-Line just now starting to see accumulating snowfall • Winds starting to increase as storm strengthens National Weather Service Great Falls

  4. Impacts National Weather Service Great Falls

  5. Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock Friday National Weather Service Great Falls

  6. Snowfall Forecast (Through Saturday Morning) • Highest snowfall amounts in the mountains • Significant snowfall amounts at lower elevations along and south of a line from Havre to Great Falls • Snow will contain high water content and be wet and heavy Image Courtesy: Hydrometeorological Prediction Center National Weather Service Great Falls

  7. Summary • Significant widespread snowfall through Saturday morning • Treacherous travel over mountain passes • Slush-covered roadways, possible power outages • Whiteout conditions possible • Stress on young livestock National Weather Service Great Falls

  8. Thank You! National Weather Service Great Falls

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