Hydrologic Outlook - Alert

.. STRAIGHT FROM NOAA TO YOU

Alert:	...The potential for snowmelt flooding will be increasing over the next few days... Warmer air will slowly move northward into portions of Southwest and Central MT over the next few days. As a result, expect the snow pack at lower elevations to begin to melt. The melting of the snow could start to accelerate by Tuesday and Wednesday, as afternoon highs climb into the 50s. The water from snow melt could flood low lying areas, flow over roadways and possibly flood basements. Small streams and creeks are likely to begin running, with ice starting to break up on larger rivers. Unpaved rural roads will become muddy, possibly becoming impassable for some vehicles. The severity of impacts from melting snow will depend on how rapidly temperatures rise over the next few days and if over night temperatures can remain above freezing. Now is the time to move equipment and livestock out of low lying areas, and away from waterways. If you have significant snow drifts along side your house foundation, take steps to prevent water making it into basements. Also try to remove snow from locations where the water needs to drain, such as storm sewers or culverts. Stay tuned to the forecast for the latest temperature trends. If flooding is observed, report it to local law enforcement and ask them to pass it on to the National Weather Service.
Target Area	COUNTIES
	Beaverhead Blaine Broadwater Cascade Chouteau Fergus Gallatin Glacier Hill Jefferson Judith Basin Lewis and Clark Liberty Madison Meagher Pondera Teton Toole