High Wind Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
118 PM MST Sun Dec 7 2025

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Hill County-Northern Blaine County-Western and Central Chouteau
County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Judith Basin
County and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft-Little Belt and
Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger
and Castle Mountains-Meagher County Valleys-Madison River Valley-
Including the following locations: Hobson, Zurich, Rocky Boy,
Geyser, Fort Benton, Battle Ridge Pass, White Sulphur Springs,
Windham, Neihart, Monarch, Trident, Benchland, Harlem,
McAllister, Floweree, Chinook, Bozeman Pass, Deep Creek Pass,
Ennis, Moccasin, Hogeland, Havre, Kings Hill Pass, Carter, Fort
Belknap, Cameron, Raynesford, Hilger, Lewistown, Ringling,
Stanford, Martinsdale, Jeffers, Maudlow, Checkerboard, and Norris
118 PM MST Sun Dec 7 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the watch period.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
117 AM MST Sun Dec 7 2025

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/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0011.251209T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Nye, Dean, Fishtail, Mc Leod, Livingston,
and Limestone
117 AM MST Sun Dec 7 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST
MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds gusting to 60 mph
  expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds gusting 70 to 80
  mph possible.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST
  Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon through
  Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Expect hazardous crosswinds on I-90 from Livingston to
  Big Timber. Secure loose outdoor objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected to occur
  Monday night to early Tuesday morning.

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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
117 AM MST Sun Dec 7 2025

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Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-
Including the locations of Alpine, Jardine, Silver Gate, Cooke City,
and Mystic Lake
117 AM MST Sun Dec 7 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds gusting near 80 mph possible.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation may be impacted by very strong wind
  gusts and areas of blowing snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be over the mountain tops
  and exposed ridges.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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