Expires:202205082100;Remove:202205082100;636228 FPUS75 KTFX 081825 NOWTFX Short Term Forecast National Weather Service Great Falls MT 1225 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022 MTZ008-015-055-082100- Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Chief Joseph Pass, Monida Pass, Wise River, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, Bozeman Apt, City of Bozeman, West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass 1225 PM MDT Sun May 8 2022 .NOW... At 1225 PM, isolated thunderstorms, along with rain and snow continue to affect portions of Southwest MT in Beaverhead, Madison and Gallatin counties. A mix of rain and snow is falling at lower elevations, with mostly snow falling for elevations above 5500 feet. Visibility is reduced to less than a half mile at times in heavier snow showers. Those out recreating should be alert for potential lightning strikes. Reminder, lightning can strike up to 10 miles away. Expect this precipitation to affect Southwest MT through the afternoon hours. $$ Brusda