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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
328 AM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024

MTZ056-066-180930-
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Red Lodge Foothills-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of McLeod, Fishtail, Roberts, Nye, Red
Lodge, and Roscoe
328 AM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow occuring. Additional snow accumulations between
  2 and 6 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Webcams indicate slushy, snow covered roads this
  morning. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could
  impact today`s morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold and wet conditions will be hazardous to
  young livestock. The greatest additional snow accumulations will
  be on snow covered surfaces.

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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MTZ067-180930-
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Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-
Including the locations of Cooke City
328 AM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow occuring. Additional snow accumulations between
  5 and 10 inches, heaviest on north facing slopes. Winds gusting as
  high as 35 mph creating blowing snow.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy
  accumulating snow and blowing snow.


* 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.

&&

$$

MTZ068-180930-
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Crazy Mountains-
328 AM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between
  2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph creating 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 blowing snow.

* 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-WYZ198-180930-
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Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of Burgess Jct and Story
328 AM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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

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

&&

$$

MTZ034-141-170-172-180930-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240418T1200Z/
Northern Stillwater-Northern Sweet Grass-Northern Carbon-Melville
Foothills-
Including the locations of Big Timber, Melville, Fromberg, Park
City, Rapelje, Joliet, Columbus, Reed Point, and Absarokee
328 AM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to two
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* 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 this morning`s
  commute.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ040-064-065-180930-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240418T1200Z/
Northern Park-Paradise Valley-Livingston Area-
Including the locations of Springdale, Wilsall, Livingston,
Emigrant, and Clyde Park
328 AM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up two
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* 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 this morning`s
  commute.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTZ138-169-WYZ199-180930-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240418T1200Z/
Southern Big Horn-Bighorn Canyon-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Ranchester, Sheridan, Fort Smith,
Lodge Grass, Big Horn, Wyola, Clearmont, Pryor, and Dayton
328 AM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to two
  inches, highest over the higher terrain and along the foothills.
  Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Slushy, slick roads could create hazardous driving
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact today`s morning
  commute.

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

Arends
National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
