WARNINGS & WATCHES
From The NWS
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Winter Storm Watch
Statement as of 9:35 PM MST on January 03, 2010
... Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from late Monday evening through Tuesday evening.
* Timing: snow will spread south over the area late Monday
afternoon and Monday evening. Periods of heavy snow are
possible in the mountains late Monday night into Tuesday
night.
* Snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches in the valleys and 6 to 12
inches in the mountains.
* Winds: northerly winds of 10 to 20 mph will spread south over
the area Tuesday afternoon and evening. Gusts of 20 to 30
mph are possible especially through mountain passes.
* Impacts: the northerly winds could cause poor visibilities in
blowing and drifting snow. There is a threat of whiteout
conditions over mountain passes. Very cold wind chill
temperatures of 10 below zero to 20 below zero are possible
Tuesday night and early Wednesday.
* Locations affected include: Ennis... Twin Bridges... Raynolds Pass... Boulder...Whitehall... Homestake pass... Townsend...White Sulphur Springs...Bozeman... Bozeman Pass... West Yellowstone... Targhee Pass.
Precautionary/preparedness actions.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
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Areal Flood Warning 
Statement as of 10:38 AM MST on January 03, 2010
The National Weather Service in Great Falls has extended the Flood Warning for... locations along the Gallatin river in southwest Montana - - -
* until the ice jam breaks on the Gallatin river
* at 1030 am MST the Gallatin river remained over it banks due
to a major ice jam near Big Sky... including areas along Highway 191 at Rainbow ranch Road. Little change has occurred in the overall level of flooding and ice buildup along the river over the last 24 hours.
* Impacts... when the ice jam breaks... there is the potential for a significant amount of water to rush down the Gallatin river quickly... causing more flooding problems downstream. Additionally... there is the potential that damage could occur
along the shoreline and to bridges crossing the Gallatin river... from ice and other debris washing down the river.
.. Anyone who lives along the Gallatin river from Three Forks to Big Sky should be prepared to move quickly should flooding occur.
.. Anyone who plans recreation activity on the Gallatin river should be prepared for possible ice or debris flow... when the ice jam breaks.
.. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or has been reported. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Precautionary/preparedness actions.
Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful enough to sweep vehicles off the Road. When encountering flooded roads make the smart choice... turn around... dont drown.
Lat... Lon 4524 11135 4543 11132 4566 11133 4567 11150
4579 11167 4589 11156 4597 11137 4611 11124
4606 11095 4539 11093 4538 11106 4469 11108
4478 11131
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