Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches possible at pass level, with 10 to 20 inches possible over the higher peaks. Winds could gust over 40 mph at times.

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

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to slippery roads and significantly reduced visibility. Tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they have appropriate knowledge and gear and may want to consider alternate plans.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Pacific cold front will bring periods of accumulating snow Monday night into Tuesday morning. Then a stronger cold front moves north to south on Tuesday, bringing another round of accumulating snow, along with and gusty northerly winds.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EAST GLACIER PARK REGION ... SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT ... UPPER BLACKFOOT AND MACDONALD PASS ... GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS ... LITTLE BELT AND HIGHWOOD MOUNTAINS ... SNOWY AND JUDITH MOUNTAINS ... BIG BELT, BRIDGER AND CASTLE MOUNTAINS ... ELKHORN AND BOULDER MOUNTAINS ... GALLATIN AND MADISON COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND CENTENNIAL MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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.