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Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Billings, MT
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
844 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

MTZ056-066-180245-
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Red Lodge Foothills-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Nye, Roscoe, McLeod, Red Lodge,
Roberts, and Fishtail
844 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10
  inches.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Red Lodge Foothills.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads will become slushy, slick and hazardous. Travel
  could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold and wet conditions will be hazardous to
  young livestock. The heaviest snow will fall from late this
  evening through early Wednesday morning.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ067-180245-
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Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-
Including the locations of Cooke City
844 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph creating significant
  blowing snow.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy
  snow and blowing snow making recreation activities difficult to
  dangerous at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect avalanche danger to increase. The
  heaviest snow accumulations are expected on north facing slopes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are heading to the high country be prepared for dangerous
winter conditions. Be sure to let someone know your plans in case
you become stranded.

&&

$$

MTZ068-180245-
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Crazy Mountains-
844 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph creating significant
  blowing snow.

* WHERE...Crazy Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy
  accumulating snow and near whiteout conditions at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect avalanche danger to increase.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are heading to the high country be prepared for dangerous
winter conditions. Be sure to let someone know your plans in case
you become stranded.

&&

$$

MTZ171-WYZ198-180245-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240419T0000Z/
Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of Burgess Jct and Story
844 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 18
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph creating significant
  blowing snow.

* WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming,
  Northeast Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy wet snow and gusty winds may cause tree and power
  line damage resulting in power outages. Recreation in the high
  country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow and near
  whiteout conditions at times. Travel could be very difficult to
  impossible on Highway 14 over the Bighorn mountains.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect avalanche danger to increase. If you
  are heading to the high country be prepared for dangerous winter
  conditions. Be sure to let someone know your plans in case you
  become stranded.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Persons should consider delaying travel through the warned area. If
travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider
taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as
tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra
clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that
would help you survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

MTZ040-064-065-180245-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240418T1200Z/
Northern Park-Paradise Valley-Livingston Area-
Including the locations of Clyde Park, Livingston, Wilsall,
Emigrant, and Springdale
844 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 30 mph creating areas of blowing snow.

* WHERE...Livingston Area, Northern Park, and Paradise Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Slushy, slick roads could create hazardous driving
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday
  evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold and wet conditions will be hazardous to
  young livestock. Highest snow accumulations will be on grassy
  surfaces.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ034-141-170-172-180245-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0021.240417T0300Z-240418T1200Z/
Northern Stillwater-Northern Sweet Grass-Northern Carbon-Melville
Foothills-
Including the locations of Columbus, Melville, Reed Point,
Absarokee, Joliet, Fromberg, Big Timber, Park City, and Rapelje
844 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches.

* WHERE...Melville Foothills, Northern Carbon, Northern Stillwater,
  and Northern Sweet Grass.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Slushy, slick roads could create hazardous driving
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
  morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold and wet conditions will be hazardous to
  young livestock. The heaviest snow accumulations will be on grassy
  surfaces.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ138-169-WYZ199-180245-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0021.240417T0600Z-240418T1200Z/
Southern Big Horn-Bighorn Canyon-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Ranchester, Dayton, Pryor, Wyola,
Clearmont, Lodge Grass, Big Horn, Fort Smith, and Sheridan
844 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches, heaviest
  over the higher terrain and along the foothills. Winds gusting as
  high as 30 mph creating areas of blowing snow.

* WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon and Southern Big Horn. In
  Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Slushy, slick roads could create hazardous driving
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
  morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold and wet conditions will be hazardous to
  young livestock. Highest snow accumulations will be on grassy
  surfaces

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

TWH
National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
