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WWUS45 KBYZ 222010
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
210 PM MDT Wed May 22 2024

MTZ171-WYZ198-232015-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.WS.A.0013.240523T1200Z-240524T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBYZ.WS.W.0013.240523T0600Z-240524T1200Z/
Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of Burgess Jct and Story
210 PM MDT Wed May 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible along
  US-14. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. Recreation in the high country will be impacted.

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.

&&

$$

MTZ067-232015-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0013.240523T0000Z-240524T0600Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-
Including the locations of Cooke City
210 PM MDT Wed May 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and
  2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Thursday Night.

* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by
  heavy accumulating snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Clearing activities over the Beartooth
  Highway will be impacted.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. If you
are going to the high country for recreation, be sure to let someone
know your plans in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

MTZ068-232015-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0013.240523T0000Z-240524T0600Z/
Crazy Mountains-
210 PM MDT Wed May 22 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and
  2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Crazy Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Thursday Night.

* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by
  heavy accumulating snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. If you
are going to the high country for recreation, be sure to let someone
know your plans in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

Torgerson