The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a
* Flood Advisory for...
An Ice Jam in...
Northwestern Gallatin County in south central Montana...
Southern Broadwater County in southwestern Montana...
* Until 645 PM MST Sunday.
* At 654 PM MST, on Friday, gauge reports indicated that the ice jam
likely continues. No flooding has been reported at this time.
However, law enforcement has reported that the river channel is
nearly full of ice and water levels are near bank full.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Low-lying areas west of Three Forks. Ice jams are unpredictable.
River leels may rise or fall quickly with little notice. Livestock
or equipment near the river should be moved to higher ground if
safe to do so.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement, and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT
FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON MST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
at lower elevations and 5 to 10 inches in the mountains. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Gallatin.
* WHEN...From noon today to noon MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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