Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Billings, MT
Issued by NWS Billings, MT
302 WWUS45 KBYZ 040206 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 806 PM MDT Mon Jun 3 2024 MTZ067-041500- /O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0027.240604T0206Z-240604T1500Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- 806 PM MDT Mon Jun 3 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT TUESDAY FOR THE BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring for the Beartooth Highway. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph producing significant blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Law enforcement reports whiteout conditions at the summit of the Beartooth highway. Snow will taper off late tonight, but blowing snow will continue into the day Tuesday. Periods of whiteout conditions can be expected through Tuesday morning, along with significant drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will drop to around 7500 feet overnight. Any wet roads above this elevation will likely freeze up tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Chambers