Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for:

Winter Storm Warning

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.

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http://www.weather.gov/billings

TWH