Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Billings, MT
Issued by NWS Billings, MT
371 WWUS45 KBYZ 080245 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 845 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024 MTZ067-068-171-WYZ198-090245- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240509T1800Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains- Including the locations of Burgess Jct, Cooke City, and Story 845 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches expected, with locally higher amounts over the highest peaks. * WHERE...In Montana, Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Crazy Mountains, and Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will increase tonight and continue into Thursday morning, mainly on north and northwest facing slopes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings TWH