Advarsler, Atlas Mine

Winter Weather Advisory issued June 25 at 11:54PM MDT until June 29 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT * WHAT...Periods of wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches above 6500 feet. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Northwest Beaverhead County, and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to noon MDT Monday. Snow levels will be lowest during the overnight and early morning hours. * IMPACTS...Plan on cold and wet backcountry conditions with a heightened hypothermia risk for those not properly dressed. Wet snow may down trees and block access to forest roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Campers should be aware that it only takes a few inches of snow to damage tents and other recreational items. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.