Wind Advisory issued March 23 at 12:57AM MDT until March 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts to around 60 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber, and roads along the Beartooth Foothills.
Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 9:07AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
At 907 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of heavy snow along a line from 19 miles north of Columbus to 6 miles east of Gardiner, or along a line from 19 miles north of Columbus to 41 miles south of Livingston, moving southeast at 30 mph. Wind gusts to 45 are possible, reducing visibility below a mile at times. A quick accumulation of an inch or two of snow is possible down into the foothills. Locations impacted include... Red Lodge, Columbus, Big Timber, Bridger, Joliet, Fromberg, Absarokee, Cooke City, Gardiner, Bearcreek, Silver Gate, Chico Hot Springs, Nye
High Wind Warning issued March 22 at 8:53AM MDT until March 22 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Westerly winds gusting up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along US-191. Snow is forecast during this period, which could result in reduced visibility at times due to blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected around mid-day today.
High Wind Watch issued March 21 at 1:45AM MDT until March 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Westerly wind gusts around 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and power lines resulting in localized power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along US-191. Snow is forecast during this period which could result in reduced visibility at times due to blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds gusts are expected around mid-day Saturday.
Wind Advisory issued March 20 at 2:29AM MDT until March 20 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 18 at 10:12AM MDT until March 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches, greatest over the Bighorn Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * 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 18 at 8:41AM MDT until March 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches, greatest over the higher hills and on grassy surfaces. * WHERE...Northern Big Horn and Southwestern Yellowstone. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel on I-90 from Billings to Hardin will be impacted by slushy conditions and poor visibility.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 18 at 8:41AM MDT until March 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 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...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Falling and blowing snow will make travel difficult, especially along Interstate 90 south of Lodge Grass and along Highway 212 in south-eastern Montana. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest snow accumulations will occur on grassy surfaces. Roads could become slushy and slick.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 18 at 8:41AM MDT until March 18 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Wet snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, greatest over the higher hills. * WHERE...Northeastern Yellowstone and Treasure. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be impacted by slushy conditions and poor visibility. This includes I-94 through Pompeys Pillar and Hysham. Conditions will be worst over the Hysham Hills area.
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.