Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches, with localized amounts approaching 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 6 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet roads may quickly freeze and become extremely slippery late Friday afternoon as colder air surges south and snow continues. Gusty northerly winds could also cause

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN HIGH PLAINS ... SOUTHERN HIGH PLAINS ... CASCADE COUNTY BELOW 5000FT ... JUDITH BASIN COUNTY AND JUDITH GAP ... FERGUS COUNTY BELOW 4500FT ... GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

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.