Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
542 PM MST Sat Jan 3 2026
MTZ065-066-042100-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260104T2100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Dean, Fishtail, Limestone, Livingston, Mc
Leod, and Nye
542 PM MST Sat Jan 3 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Periods of strong southwest winds gusting up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
Beartooth Foothills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slightly lighter winds this evening are
expected to increase again later tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.
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Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings
Lester
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
525 PM MST Sat Jan 3 2026
IDZ007-008-042000-
/O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0001.260104T0500Z-260104T2000Z/
Orofino/Grangeville Region-Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
425 PM PST Sat Jan 3 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region and
Orofino/Grangeville Region.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1221 PM MST Sat Jan 3 2026
SDZ025-041030-
/O.NEW.KUNR.WI.Y.0001.260104T1000Z-260104T1500Z/
Northern Foothills-
Including the cities of Whitewood, Spearfish, and Saint Onge
1221 PM MST Sat Jan 3 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM MST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected, especially over the higher elevations.
* WHERE...Northern Foothills.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 8 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control,
especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds
can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1221 PM MST Sat Jan 3 2026
SDZ026-074-041030-
/O.NEW.KUNR.WI.Y.0001.260104T1000Z-260104T1500Z/
Rapid City-Hermosa Foothills-
Including the cities of Hermosa, Buffalo Gap, Rapid City, and
Fairburn
1221 PM MST Sat Jan 3 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM MST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected, especially over the higher elevations.
* WHERE...Hermosa Foothills and Rapid City.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 8 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control,
especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds
can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
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Helgeson
