Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued June 26 at 12:29PM MDT until June 29 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Periods of wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to
4 inches above 6500 feet, with localized amounts in excess of 8
inches near highest peaks.
* WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial
Mountains, Northwest Beaverhead County, and Ruby Mountains and
Southern Beaverhead Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on cold and wet backcountry conditions with a
heightened hypothermia risk for those not properly dressed. Wet
snow may down trees and block access to forest roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Campers should be aware that it only takes a
few inches of snow to damage tents and other recreational items.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such
items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets
and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything
else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Area Description:
Northwest Beaverhead County; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Great Falls MT
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