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After weeks of desperately needing more snowfall, central and north central Montana got just that. Now that temperatures across the state are forecasted to be much warmer suddenly, flooding of creeks and streams is now the issue.

Dozens of counties in Montana are getting pummeled by high winds, with gusts up to 60 mph. Sustained winds of 30+ mph are happening from West Yellowstone to Wolf Point to Williston, North Dakota. Dangerous travel conditions exist in many parts of Montana through Tuesday evening.

Another powerful storm is headed for some Montana mountain ranges and the heavy, wet snow is still desperately needed. Several of Montana's basins are nowhere near their median water equivalent for the season, with some at only HALF the typical snowpack.

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The higher elevations of Montana could see well over a foot of fresh snow by Friday. Most counties have a storm warning or watch in effect, and the valleys are expected to get 5" to 10" inches as well. Travel may become a serious issues during this storm.

Skiing and riding at resorts is fine, but Tuesday is NOT the day to explore the new snow in the backcountry near Bozeman and other areas of southwest Montana. Avalanche danger is extremely high, and the risk of triggering a huge slide is very real.

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Portions of Montana's are getting pummeled with nasty winds Tuesday. A High Wind Warning is currently in effect for some counties and High Wind Watches are in effect for others. Some areas to the west are also dealing with dangerous avalanche conditions.