Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:50AM MDT until March 17 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Anticipate difficult travel conditions along I-90 from Livingston to Big Timber. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest period of winds will occur late this afternoon through the evening.
High Wind Watch issued March 15 at 3:35AM 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 to 75 mph possible in the Pryor and Bighorn Mountains. * WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon and Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through 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 damaging local winds is highest between 11 PM Sunday and 6 AM Monday. This includes, but
Winter Storm Watch issued March 14 at 2:49PM MDT until March 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches possible, greatest on south-west facing aspects. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by snow and blowing snow, resulting in significantly reduced visibilities. Avalanche danger could increase. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another period of heavy snow is forecast, Monday through Tuesday.
High Wind Watch issued March 14 at 2:49PM MDT until March 17 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible in the Paradise Valley, Northern Sweet Grass, Red Lodge and Melville Foothills. Gusts up to 75 mph possible in the Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHERE...A portion of south central Montana. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest period of winds will occur between Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon for the Livingston Area, Paradise Valley, Northern Sweet Grass, and Melville Foothills.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 13 at 2:29PM MDT until March 14 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...A period of wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Southern Rosebud. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travelers should be prepared for areas of poor visibility, brisk northwest winds and some slushy roads. This includes US 212 along the Lame Deer Divide. Expect impacts to the Friday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will begin as rain then change over to wet snow late tonight. Snow will taper off by late Friday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 13 at 2:29PM MDT until March 14 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...A period of wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills, Livingston Area, Paradise Valley, and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will begin as rain then change over to wet snow this evening. Snow will taper off early Friday.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 13 at 1:47AM MDT until March 14 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Northwest winds gusting up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel on US-14 through Burgess Junction will become difficult due to snow and poor visibility. Outdoor recreation in the high country will be impacted by wintry conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will taper off by late Friday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 13 at 1:47AM MDT until March 14 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...A period of wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. North winds gusting up to 30 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills, Livingston Area, Paradise Valley, and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travelers should be prepared for areas of poor visibility and some slushy roads. This includes I-90 from Livingston through Bozeman Pass, US-89 through the Paradise Valley, and US-212 from Roberts to Red Lodge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will begin as rain then change over to wet snow this evening. Snow will taper off early Friday.
Red Flag Warning issued March 9 at 2:18PM MDT until March 10 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS: Unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior with any fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA: In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Northwest SD...Harding. In Southeast MT...Carter...Fallon. * COLD FRONT: * WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 59.
Wind Advisory issued March 9 at 9:02PM MDT until March 10 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 6 PM 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected from Midnight through early Monday afternoon.