One product issued by NWS for: 18 Miles WSW Red Lodge MT
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 737 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024 MTZ067-170145- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0009.240417T0000Z-240419T0000Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 737 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 6 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph creating significant blowing snow. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 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. && $$