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High Wind Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
851 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

MTZ303>305-311-171800-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0004.250117T0800Z-250117T1800Z/
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Eastern Toole
and Liberty-Hill County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Including the following locations: Devon, Shelby, Rocky Boy,
Ethridge, Santa Rita, Havre, Chester, Galata, Cut Bank, Joplin,
Whitlash, and Lothair
851 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
  Counties, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, and
  Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Canadian cold front will bring a period of
  strong north to northwesterly winds tonight into early Friday. The
  strongest winds are expected over and near the Sweet Grass Hills
  and the Bear`s Paw Mountains, including the Fort Belknap
  Reservation. Scattered snow showers will accompany the winds and
  may restrict visibility to less than a mile at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if traveling with a high profile vehicle or towing a
light weight trailer.

&&

$$

RG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
1030 AM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

MTZ060-171200-
/O.NEW.KGGW.HW.W.0001.250116T1730Z-250117T1600Z/
Southwest Phillips-
Including Zortman
1030 AM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest Phillips County.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
  cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during a windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

Jamba


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
259 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

MTZ056-066-171800-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0007.250117T1000Z-250117T1800Z/
Red Lodge Foothills-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Nye, Roberts, Roscoe, Red Lodge,
Fishtail, and McLeod
259 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 11 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on
  slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact
  the Friday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow will continue Friday
  afternoon into Saturday.

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

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
127 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

MTZ307-308-315-316-171130-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0009.250117T0400Z-250117T2200Z/
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-Upper
Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-
Including the following locations: Lincoln, Rogers Pass, Canyon
Creek, Choteau, Bynum, Marysville, Wolf Creek, Craig, MacDonald
Pass, Flesher Pass, and Pendroy
127 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
  inches across lower elevations, with up to 5 inches over passes
  and in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
  plains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, and Gates of the
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could
  cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road
Report website.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
127 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

MTZ312>314-171130-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0009.250117T0400Z-250118T1900Z/
Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Fergus County below 4500ft-
Including the following locations: Windham, Hilger, Great Falls,
Benchland, Hobson, Raynesford, Stanford, Geyser, Lewistown, and
Moccasin
127 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3
  inches with up to 5 inches near the mountains. Winds gusting as
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft,
  and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
  could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road
Report website.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
127 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

MTZ317-318-171130-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0009.250117T0400Z-250118T1900Z/
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-
Including the following locations: Monarch, Neihart, and Kings
Hill Pass
127 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 4
  inches with up to 6 inches over Kings Hill. Winds gusting as high
  as 45 mph.

* WHERE...The Highwood, Little Belt, Judith, and Snowy Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if
  traveling through mountain passes. Widespread blowing snow could
  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road
Report website.

&&

$$

Hoenisch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1245 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

WYZ005-007-171100-
/O.EXA.KRIW.WW.Y.0004.250117T1600Z-250118T0600Z/
Southwest Bighorn Basin-Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-
Including the cities of Thermopolis
1245 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches near
  Thermopolis, higher amounts up to 6 inches in the Owl Creek and
  Bridger Mountains. North winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains and Southwest Bighorn
  Basin.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 11 PM MST Friday. Heaviest snow and strongest
  winds will occur between 9 AM and 6 PM Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening commute. Blowing snow will lead to
  reduced visibility. Travel could be especially difficult through
  Wind River Canyon and around Thermopolis.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit
https://weather.gov/riw/winter.

For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info .

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1245 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

WYZ008-009-171100-
/O.CON.KRIW.WW.Y.0004.250117T1600Z-250118T0600Z/
Bighorn Mountains West-Bighorn Mountains Southeast-
1245 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 9 inches for
  the southern portion of the Bighorn Range. Snow accumulations 2 to
  5 inches for the northern portions of the range. North winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph, strongest Friday afternoon.

* WHERE...Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 11 PM MST Friday. Heaviest snow and strongest
  winds will occur between 9 AM and 6 PM Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult along Highway 14 and over
  Granite Pass, as well as along Highway 16 over Powder River Pass.
  Strong gusty winds may significantly reduce visibility at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches are expected
  along Granite and Powder River Passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit
https://weather.gov/riw/winter.

For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1047 AM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

IDZ005-006-171800-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0004.250117T0300Z-250119T0000Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
947 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is up
  to 80 percent. Likelihood of isolated major impacts from brief
  intense snow squalls is up to 40 percent tonight through Friday
  morning. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Dixie, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Highway 11 Pierce
  to Headquarters, Elk City, Elk River, and Pierce.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences
  to normal activities. Use caution while driving. Winter traveling
  conditions. For MAJOR impacts from intense snow, expect
  considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or
  impossible traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over
  higher passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1047 AM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

MTZ002-003-171800-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0004.250117T0000Z-250119T0000Z/
West Glacier Region-Flathead/Mission Valleys-
1047 AM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5
PM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is up
  to 80 percent. Likelihood of isolated major impacts from brief
  intense snow squalls is up to 30 percent tonight, and road freeze
  up with falling temperatures is up 60 percent late Friday and
  Friday night. Total snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Marias Pass, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan
  Lake, Mission Valley, Polson, Essex, Flathead Lake, Flathead
  Valley, and Polebridge.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences
  to normal activities. Use caution while driving. For MAJOR impacts
  from intense snow and road freeze up, expect considerable
  disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible
  traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes, especially over
  higher passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1047 AM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

MTZ004>007-043-171800-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0004.250117T0300Z-250119T0000Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys-
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-Butte/Blackfoot Region-
Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1047 AM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Likelihood of minor impacts from snow is up
  to 90 percent. Likelihood of isolated major impacts from brief
  intense snow squalls is up to 50 percent tonight through Friday
  morning, and road freeze up with falling temperatures is up 60
  percent Friday night into Saturday. Total snow accumulations up to
  3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, Butte/Blackfoot Region,
  Lower Clark Fork Region, Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys, and
  Potomac/Seeley Lake Region.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...For MINOR impacts from snow, expect a few inconveniences
  to normal activities. Use caution while driving. For MAJOR impacts
  from intense snow and road freeze up, expect considerable
  disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible
  traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1005 PM CST Thu Jan 16 2025

SDZ003>005-009-010-015-171415-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0002.250117T1500Z-250118T0100Z/
Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-
Including the cities of Isabel, McIntosh, Mobridge, Eureka,
Herreid, and Ipswich
1005 PM CST Thu Jan 16 2025 /905 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ TO 7 PM
CST /6 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Campbell, Corson, Dewey, Edmunds, McPherson, and Walworth
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
  power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated to scattered snow showers are
  possible on Friday. Passing snow showers combined with these
  strong winds could cause sudden significant drops in visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1005 PM CST Thu Jan 16 2025

SDZ006>008-011-016>018-021-033>037-045-048-051-171415-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0002.250117T1800Z-250118T0100Z/
Brown-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Potter-Faulk-Spink-Grant-Stanley-Sully-
Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Fort Pierre, Fort Thompson, Webster,
Murdo, Faulkton, Kennebec, Onida, Sisseton, Miller, Pierre,
Redfield, Highmore, Gettysburg, Aberdeen, Milbank, and Britton
1005 PM CST Thu Jan 16 2025 /905 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TO 7 PM
CST /6 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast South
  Dakota.

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ to 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
  power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated to scattered snow showers are
  possible on Friday. Passing snow showers combined with these
  strong winds could cause sudden significant drops in visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TMT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
632 PM CST Thu Jan 16 2025

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-171500-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0001.250117T0600Z-250118T0200Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-
Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La
Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Towner, Mandan, New Town, Minot, Drake,
Marmarth, Selfridge, Lamoure, Ellendale, New Leipzig, Kulm,
Carson, Bottineau, Rugby, Mcclusky, Fessenden, Beach, Hazen, New
England, Columbus, Halliday, Jamestown, Ashley, Elgin, Bowman,
Bowbells, Carrington, Rolette, Fort Yates, Sherwood, Bismarck,
Gackle, Edgeley, Lignite, Napoleon, Center, Turtle Lake, Steele,
Portal, Harvey, Mott, Glenburn, Rolla, Garrison, Killdeer, Velva,
St. John, Stanley, Williston, Mohall, Powers Lake, Medora, Oakes,
Watford City, Underwood, Parshall, Wilton, Dickinson, Solen,
Linton, Crosby, Hettinger, Strasburg, Dunseith, Washburn,
Goodrich, Wishek, Shell Valley, Beulah, and Tappen
632 PM CST Thu Jan 16 2025 /532 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/
TONIGHT TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 8 PM CST /7 PM
  MST/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a low chance for snow on Friday. If
  snow does develop, visibility may become poor for brief periods of
  time. Visibility may also be reduced due to patchy blowing snow in
  areas where the snowpack remains loose.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution. Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

Schild

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
218 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

MTZ065-066-170900-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250117T0900Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Nye, Livingston, Mc Leod, Fishtail,
Dean, and Limestone
218 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  occurring.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
  Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
  Beartooth Foothills.

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.

&&

$$

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

Arends

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1218 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

SDZ001-002-012>014-026-030>032-042>044-046-047-049-072-073-077-078-
171030-
/O.NEW.KUNR.WI.Y.0003.250117T1500Z-250118T0000Z/
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Rapid City-Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Northern
Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp-
Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-Southern
Jackson-Southern Perkins-
Including the cities of Vale, Ladner, Midland, Belle Fourche
Reservoir, Quinn, Wasta, Buffalo, New Underwood, Kyle, Long
Valley, Belvidere, Redig, White River, White Owl, Belle Fourche,
Glad Valley, Howes, Saint Francis, South Eagle Butte, Cottonwood,
Sturgis, Rosebud, Rapid City, Mud Butte, Witten, Interior,
Enning, Shadehill, Union Center, Martin, Summerset, Harrington,
Parmelee, Dupree, Philip, Hoover, Wood, Bison, Fruitdale, Meadow,
Reva, Tilford, Wall, Milesville, Ideal, Faith, Folsom, Piedmont,
Ludlow, Rockyford, Colome, Ellsworth AFB, Lemmon, Zeona, Red Owl,
Newell, Usta, Prairie City, Allen, Cedar Butte, Elm Springs,
Opal, Sorum, Box Elder, Kadoka, Cherry Creek, Norris, Mission,
Winner, Camp Crook, Sharps Corner, Scenic, Caputa, Hamill, Potato
Creek, Tuthill, Wanblee, and Black Hawk
1218 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025 /118 PM CST Thu Jan 16 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ TO 5 PM MST /6
PM CST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern
  South Dakota.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

JC


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
959 PM CST Thu Jan 16 2025

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-180400-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-
Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-
La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
959 PM CST Thu Jan 16 2025 /859 PM MST Thu Jan 16 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
southeast North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A Wind Advisory has been issued for late tonight through Friday
evening. See weather.gov/bis for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

A Wind Advisory has been issued through Friday evening. See
weather.gov/bis for details.

Life threatening wind chills are expected this weekend into early
next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
143 AM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

WYZ001>020-022>030-171400-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn Basin-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Bighorn Mountains West-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Jackson Hole-Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
143 AM MST Thu Jan 16 2025

...A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of central
Wyoming, as well as the Bighorn Mountains, late Friday morning
through late Friday evening...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A mild day, with gusty winds 30 to 50 mph from roughly South Pass to
Casper.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Friday...Widespread snow chances move in from the north starting
early Friday morning. Heaviest snow occurs east of the Continental
Divide Friday afternoon. Heavy snow and gusty winds may reduce
visibilities at times or create slick road conditions. Snow decreases
Friday evening and night.

Saturday through Tuesday...Colder starting Saturday. High confidence
in frigid temperatures Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday mornings. Monday
and Tuesday mornings will be the coldest, with lows potentially in
the negative teens to negative 20s.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
1325 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
E-mail: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
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