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WWUS45 KBYZ 080654
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1254 AM MDT Wed May 8 2024

MTZ067-068-171-WYZ198-090700-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240509T1800Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-Pryor/Northern
Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of Story, Cooke City, and Burgess Jct
1254 AM MDT Wed May 8 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.

&&

$$

MTZ063-081200-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0024.240508T0654Z-240508T1200Z/
Judith Gap-
Including the locations of Judith Gap
1254 AM MDT Wed May 8 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow and mixed rain and snow is occurring. Winds gusting 40
  to 50 mph creating blowing snow. Snow accumulations up to 2 inches.

* WHERE...Judith Gap.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Widespread
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to under a half
  mile at times. Strong winds will make travel for high profile
  vehicles difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel overnight will be difficult due to
  limited visibility and strong winds. The precipitation is expected
  to change back over to mostly rain by morning.

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

Tesar