Winter Storm Warning issued April 26 at 1:30PM MDT until April 28 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1-3 feet with greatest totals on north and east facing aspects. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by heavy accumulating and blowing snow. Avalanche danger may increase.
Hydrologic Outlook issued April 26 at 12:24AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
ESFBYZ The latest snow data from the NRCS and NOHRSC shows a significant snowpack existing between 5500 and 7500 feet. In this elevation 3 to 7 inches of water is contained within the snowpack. A storm system is expected to impact the area from Sunday afternoon through Monday. From Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning temperatures will be warm enough for rain to fall in this mid elevation layer over the Beartooth, Absaroka and Crazy mountains and foothills. The Pryor and Bighorn mountains and foothills will see rain potential from late Sunday evening into early afternoon Monday. A few thunderstorms
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 3:26PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
At 326 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Harlowton, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Harlowton and Twodot.
Winter Storm Watch issued April 25 at 2:38PM MDT until April 28 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1-2 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by heavy accumulating and blowing snow.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 24 at 3:53AM MDT until April 24 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Greatest accumulations will be over higher hills and passes. * WHERE...Carter and Powder River. * WHEN...Until 4 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...A period of wet snow, possibly intense at times, will reduce visibility to under 3 miles and cause slushy roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect rain to change to snow early today with a period of intense wet snowfall possible.
Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 3:38PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
At 338 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 7 miles south of Volborg to 23 miles west of Biddle, or extending from 24 miles northwest of Broadus to 33 miles southwest of Broadus, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Broadus, Biddle, Olive, Sonnette, Moorhead and Powderville.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 17 at 1:17PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible on Highway 14 through Burgess Junction, due to snowy conditions and poor visibility. Recreation in the high country will be impacted by harsh winter conditions.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 17 at 1:17PM MDT until April 18 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, including US-212, will be slick and hazardous. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 17 at 1:17PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 inches, greatest over the highest hills. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Northern Carbon. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most additional snow will accumulate on grassy surfaces.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 17 at 1:17PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to an inch with 2 inches in the higher hills. * WHERE...Southern Rosebud. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most additional snow will accumulate on grassy surfaces.