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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
225 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

MTZ067-068-050830-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0016.251004T1200Z-251006T0000Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-
Including the locations of Cooke City
225 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 10
  and 20 inches expected, greatest on north aspects of the
  Beartooths.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow accumulations will occur above
  8000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreation in the mountains will be hazardous due to harsh wintry
conditions. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
235 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

WYZ002-015-050000-
/O.CON.KRIW.WW.Y.0026.251004T1800Z-251006T0000Z/
Absaroka Mountains-Wind River Mountains East-
235 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM
MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches
  above 9000 feet with amounts of 10 to 15 inches above 10000 feet.
  Elevations between 7000 and 9000 feet can see total snow
  accumulations of a trace to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Wind River Mountains East and Absaroka Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times, especially over
  mountain passes and roads.

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
235 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

WYZ008-009-050000-
/O.CON.KRIW.WW.Y.0026.251005T0000Z-251006T0000Z/
Bighorn Mountains West-Bighorn Mountains Southeast-
235 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches above 9000 feet with localized amounts of 14 to 18 inches
  in the highest peaks. Elevations between 7000 and 9000 feet can
  see total snow accumulations of a trace to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Bighorn Mountains West.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times especially along US
  14 over Granite Pass and US 16 over Powder River Pass.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow expected to occur Sunday
  afternoon.

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 .

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/riw/ .

Hattings

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
235 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

WYZ012-050000-
/O.CON.KRIW.WW.Y.0026.251004T1800Z-251006T0000Z/
Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
235 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM
MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches
  above 9000 feet. Elevations between 7000 and 9000 feet can see
  total snow accumulations of a trace to 5 inches. Snow totals 5 to
  8 inches along Togwotee Pass.

* WHERE...Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times over mountain passes,
  namely along Togwotee Pass.

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 Billings MT
225 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

MTZ171-WYZ198-050830-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0034.251005T0000Z-251006T0600Z/
Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of Burgess Jct and Story
225 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
  inches, greatest on north aspects. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming,
  Northeast Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Sunday Night.

* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy
  accumulating snow. Expect difficult travel conditions on US-14 and
  US-14A through Burgess Junction.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow accumulations will occur above
  8000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreation in the mountains will be hazardous due to harsh wintry
conditions. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

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

Lester

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
221 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

MTZ330-042330-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0042.251005T0000Z-251006T0000Z/
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Raynolds Pass, Big Sky, West
Yellowstone, and Targhee Pass
221 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to
  7 inches above 6000 feet.

* WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Cold, wet, and raw outdoor conditions. Increased risk
  for hypothermia for those not properly dressed for the weather.
  Forest roads may become difficult to travel or impassible due to
  muddy and slushy conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Remember, a Winter Weather Advisory means that there is at least an
80% chance of minor impacts due to winter weather conditions during
the advisory period.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
511 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

UTZ109-110-041200-
Bear Lake and Bear River Valley UT-Wasatch Mountains I-80 North UT-
511 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Rich
County through 600 AM MDT
...

At 511 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Randolph, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Randolph and Woodruff.

This includes Utah Route 30 between mile markers 125 and 135.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4165 11105 4156 11104 4149 11109 4158 11138
      4201 11113 4200 11105
TIME...MOT...LOC 1111Z 204DEG 29KT 4167 11114

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

CRK


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
322 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

SDZ001-002-012>014-024>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>078-WYZ054>060-
051300-
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Black Hills-Northern Foothills-Rapid City-
Southern Foothills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Western Fall River-
Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-
Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-
Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-
Southern Jackson-Southern Perkins-Northern Campbell-
Southern Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-
Weston County Plains-Newcastle-Northeastern Crook-
322 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025 /422 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a slight chance for thunderstorms today. Severe weather
is not expected, but some storms could produce gusty winds and
small hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
312 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-050915-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
312 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Colorado, southwest
Colorado, west central Colorado, east central Utah, northeast Utah
and southeast Utah.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue through this
evening, bringing gusty winds, frequent lightning, and brief heavy
rain. In addition, strong, gusty southwesterly winds are anticipated
with widespread gusts of 30-40 mph, and locally higher gusts
possible. Temperatures cool significantly, and light snow is possible
above 9k feet.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Cool temperatures linger through tomorrow before more seasonable
weather returns early next week. Chances for mountain showers and
storms return by midweek.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
301 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>119-050915-
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Southwest Carbon County-
Sierra Madre Range-Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
301 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle
Nebraska...east central Wyoming...south central Wyoming and
southeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather across
all of southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska today. Strong winds
possible at Arlington, Bordeaux, and the I-80 Summit this
afternoon and evening behind the cold front. Gusty winds expected
everywhere behind the front.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

Precipitation chances continue into Sunday with temperatures 10
to 20 degrees cooler than Saturday.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1250 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

WYZ001>020-022>030-051300-
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-
1250 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...Winter Weather Advisories in effect for Bighorns, Absarokas,
Tetons and eastern Wind River Range from this afternoon through
Sunday...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Saturday...Periods of rain likely across much of the area. Snow
likely in the mountains with several inches at the higher
elevations of the Absaroka, Wind River, and Bighorn Mountains,
with the worst conditions tonight. Please see Winter Weather
Products and forecasts for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Sunday...Light to moderate snow continues in the mountains. Sub
freezing temperatures possible at lower elevations Sunday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1108 AM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025

COZ030>051-041715-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
1108 AM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Winds will increase Saturday, with gusts to 30-40 mph over the
plains and high mountain valleys by afternoon. Lighter winds will
likely persist in the Boulder to Fort Collins corridor. There
will be a threat of a couple severe thunderstorms over the
northeast plains in the late afternoon and evening, with strong
outflow winds to around 60 mph possible.

With the winds will also come elevated fire weather conditions.

Mountain areas will see mainly snow showers by Saturday night,
bu only light snow accumulations (less than 2 inches) expected.

A chance of showers will linger through early next week, along
with cooler and below normal temperatures. Drier and warmer weather
will return for the latter portions of next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

$$

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