Winter Storm Warning issued March 18 at 8:41AM MDT until March 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, greatest on north facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Additional heavy snow and periods of blowing snow will make recreation in the backcountry very difficult. Avalanche danger will remain elevated today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest amounts will fall over north and east facing slopes in the Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
Avalanche Warning issued March 18 at 5:35AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
AVWBYZ The following message is transmitted at the request of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. The Gallatin NF Avalanche Center in Bozeman has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Pocatello ID - Fremont (Fremont County) NWS Billings MT - MTZ067 (MTZ067) NWS Great Falls MT - MTZ320 (MTZ320) * WHAT...The avalanche danger is HIGH on all slopes. Natural and human-triggered slides are very likely. * WHERE...The mountains around Cooke City, West Yellowstone and Island Park. * WHEN...In effect from Mon 05:46 MST to Tue 05:46 MST. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall on a weak snowpack is creating
Winter Storm Watch issued March 17 at 3:49AM MDT until March 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult due to falling and accumulating snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest snow accumulations will occur on grassy surfaces. Roads could become slushy and slick by Tuesday morning.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 17 at 3:49AM MDT until March 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet, heaviest in the Bighorn Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night. * IMPACTS...Heavy accumulating snow and widespread blowing snow will impact recreation in the high country. Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially along Highway 14 through the Bighorn Mountains.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 17 at 3:49AM MDT until March 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, greatest near the Montana-Wyoming state line and in the Wolf Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Bighorn Canyon, Southern Big Horn, Carter, Powder River, and Southern Rosebud. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to midnight MDT Tuesday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult due to falling and accumulating snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest snow accumulations will occur on grassy surfaces.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 17 at 3:49AM MDT until March 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph this morning. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow combined with strong winds will make travel treacherous and backcountry recreation potentially life-threatening. Expect a significant increase in avalanche danger. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur this morning, with winds diminishing after sunrise. Periods of moderate to heavy snow will continue into Tuesday morning.
High Wind Warning issued March 17 at 2:58AM MDT until March 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph occurring. The strongest winds are occurring in the Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains, and Southern Big Horn. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Localized power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds are impacting Interstate 90 through Sheridan County, Wyoming.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 16 at 2:59AM MDT until March 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and whiteout conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet, greatest on west facing aspects. Winds gusting as high as 55 to 75 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and backcountry recreation potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible from Gardiner to Cooke City. Expect a significant increase in avalanche danger. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will diminish through Monday morning. An additional period of moderate to heavy snow is possible
High Wind Watch issued March 16 at 2:50AM MDT until March 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph in the Sheridan Foothills and the Bighorn Canyon. Gusts 65 to 75 mph possible in the Pryor and Bighorn Mountains. * WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains, and Southern Big Horn. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From this evening through early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Localized power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Potential for local damaging wind is highest between 10 PM Sunday and 6
High Wind Watch issued March 16 at 2:50AM MDT until March 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...From this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Localized power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest threat for damaging wind is this evening to around midnight at locations including Tipi Village, US-308 on Bear Creek Hill, Roscoe and Luther.