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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1101 PM MDT Tue Sep 17 2024

MTZ067-190000-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WS.W.0014.240918T0501Z-240919T0000Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-
Including the locations of Cooke City
1101 PM MDT Tue Sep 17 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow occurring at high elevations. Snow
  accumulations of 12 to 18 inches above 10000 feet. Winds gusting
  as high as 50 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow on the
  highest peaks.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy
  accumulating snow and strong winds at elevations above 10000 feet.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow will be tonight and Wednesday
  morning. Snow levels may fall to as low as 9000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

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