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

MTZ065-066-080830-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WI.Y.0022.251208T0300Z-251209T0000Z/
/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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High Wind Watch


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
247 AM MST Sun Dec 7 2025

MTZ301>304-307>309-312-315-316-080000-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0028.251208T2100Z-251209T1700Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Eastern Toole and Liberty-
Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-Eastern
Pondera and Eastern Teton-Cascade County below 5000ft-Upper
Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-
Including the following locations: Ledger, Browning, Kiowa,
Ethridge, Santa Rita, Logan Pass, Lincoln, Dupuyer, Wolf Creek,
Marias Pass, Chester, Lothair, Conrad, Great Falls, Galata,
Flesher Pass, Shelby, Whitlash, Pendroy, Babb, Joplin,
Marysville, Bynum, Cut Bank, Brady, Devon, Craig, Saint Mary,
East Glacier Park, Canyon Creek, Heart Butte, MacDonald Pass,
Rogers Pass, and Choteau
247 AM MST Sun Dec 7 2025

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph over
  the Plains and near 80 mph possible along the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
  plains, The Interstate 15 Corridor north of Power, Eastern Toole
  and Liberty Counties, Cascade County below 5000ft, Upper Blackfoot
  and MacDonald Pass, and Gates of the Mountains.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon 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 Great Falls MT
247 AM MST Sun Dec 7 2025

MTZ305-306-310-311-313-314-317-318-320-321-325-080000-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0028.251209T0100Z-251209T1700Z/
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: Bozeman Pass, Checkerboard,
Moccasin, Fort Belknap, Battle Ridge Pass, Harlem, Norris, Fort
Benton, Kings Hill Pass, Rocky Boy, Jeffers, Zurich, Deep Creek
Pass, Ringling, Windham, Cameron, Ennis, Floweree, Geyser,
Hobson, Lewistown, Neihart, White Sulphur Springs, Havre, Hilger,
Maudlow, Benchland, Martinsdale, Trident, Monarch, McAllister,
Chinook, Carter, Hogeland, Raynesford, and Stanford
247 AM MST Sun Dec 7 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH 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.

&&

$$

Brusda

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
145 AM MST Sun Dec 7 2025

MTZ060-071800-
/O.NEW.KGGW.HW.A.0007.251209T0600Z-251210T0000Z/
Southwest Phillips-
Including Zortman
145 AM MST Sun Dec 7 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Southwest Phillips County.

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

* 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...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

Maliawco

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

MTZ034-042-080830-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0011.251209T1200Z-251210T0000Z/
Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-
Including the locations of Absarokee, Lavina, Columbus, and Ryegate
117 AM MST Sun Dec 7 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Golden Valley and Northern Stillwater.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be impacted by hazardous crosswinds,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

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

Lester

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

MTZ063-141-172-228-080830-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0011.251209T0600Z-251210T0000Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Melville, Big Timber, Harlowton, and
Judith Gap
117 AM MST Sun Dec 7 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and
  Northern Sweet Grass.

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

* IMPACTS...Hazardous crossinds may impact travel on US-191 from Big
  Timber to Harlowton and Judith Gap. Secure loose outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

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

MTZ065-066-080830-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WI.Y.0022.251208T0300Z-251209T0000Z/
/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.

&&

$$

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

MTZ067-068-080830-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0011.251209T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
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.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
309 AM MST Sat Dec 6 2025

WYZ001>020-022>030-071415-
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-
309 AM MST Sat Dec 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE TETON AND GROS
VENTRE MOUNTAINS AND THE SALT RIVER AND WYOMING RANGES UNTIL 2 PM
MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL
PARK, THE ABSAROKA MOUNTAINS, THE UPPER GREEN RIVER BASIN FOOTHILLS,
THE WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS WEST, JACKSON HOLE, AND STAR VALLEY UNTIL 2
PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE BIGHORN MOUNTAINS WEST
UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Periods of moderate to heavy snowfall are possible through the late
morning/early afternoon across the Western Mountains, Jackson and
Star Valleys, the Upper Green River Basin, and the western Bighorns.
Gusty winds combined with snow could cause reduced visibilities and
hazardous travel.

Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph are expected, with isolated gusts above 60
mph possible, much of the day across the western mountains, the Wind
Corridor, and the Wind River Basin.

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

Sunday through Thursday...Multiple chances for snow across western
Wyoming and widespread breezy to gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

$$

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