High Wind Warning issued January 9 at 1:46PM MST until January 10 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 9 at 1:14PM MST until January 13 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 to 18 possible over the mountains and higher hills and 2 to 5 inches over lower elevations. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Montana and north central Wyoming. * WHEN...From Friday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Roads may become slick. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Over lower elevations, precipitation may begin as rain Friday night and cause ice to form on roads as temperatures decrease below freezing.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 12:14PM MST until January 9 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 12:14PM MST until January 9 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches, with accumulations of 3 to 5 inches in the higher hills. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph causing reduced visibility from blowing snow. * WHERE...Southern Big Horn, Carter, Fallon, Powder River, and Southern Rosebud. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 11:39AM MST until January 8 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Areas of blowing snow expected. Southwest to west winds gusting 40 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty crosswinds, slick roads and reduced visibility in blowing snow will make travel difficult. This includes I-90 from Big Timber to Livingston, and US-191 from Big Timber to Harlowton and Judith Gap. Some rural roads may become impassable due to drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The risk of blowing snow will decrease by midday Wednesday as temperatures rise above freezing.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 1:43PM MST until January 7 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief break in snowfall will occur this afternoon and evening, picking up again tonight.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 4 at 5:17PM MST until January 5 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon, Northern Big Horn, Southern Big Horn, and Southern Rosebud. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become snow packed, slick and hazardous. Blowing snow may reduce visibility.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 4 at 2:53PM MST until January 4 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Golden Valley, Musselshell, Northeastern Yellowstone, Treasure, and Northern Rosebud. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads will be snow packed and slippery. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be in Rosebud and Treasure Counties leading to greatest visibility reductions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 4 at 2:53PM MST until January 5 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Custer. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow packed and slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lightest snow totals will be in Northern Custer County with heavier amounts in Southern Custer.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 4:46PM MST until January 5 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Montana and north central Wyoming. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a slight chance for freezing drizzle tonight into tomorrow morning which may impact morning travels, especially for Sheridan County.