Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 27 at 4:34PM MDT until April 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 179 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MONTANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MONTANA CARTER CUSTER FALLON POWDER RIVER ROSEBUD THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ASHLAND, BAKER, BROADUS, COLSTRIP, EKALAKA, FORSYTH, LAME DEER, AND MILES CITY.
Flood Watch issued April 27 at 3:46AM MDT until April 29 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Runoff from a combination of heavy rain and some mid elevation snow melt may cause flooding of streams and low lying areas in and downstream of the foothills. Moderate to heavy rainfall over recent burn areas (Robertson Draw and American Fork) may produce flash flooding in and downstream of the burned area. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt remains a threat. * WHERE...Portions of south central Montana, including the following areas, Bighorn Canyon, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains and Southern Big Horn and north central Wyoming, including the following areas, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From this evening through
Flood Watch issued April 27 at 3:46AM MDT until April 28 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Runoff from a combination of heavy rain and some mid elevation snow melt may cause flooding of streams and low lying areas in and downstream of the foothills. Moderate to heavy rainfall over recent burn areas (Robertson Draw and American Fork) may produce flash flooding in and downstream of the burned area. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt remains a threat. * WHERE...A portion of south central Montana, including the following areas, Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Beartooth Foothills, Crazy Mountains, Livingston Area, Melville Foothills, Northern Carbon, Northern Park, Northern Stillwater, Northern Sweet Grass, Paradise Valley, Red Lodge Foothills and Southeastern Carbon.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 27 at 3:22AM MDT until April 28 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4-8 inches expected with up to 10 inches in the higher foothills. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Wet snow will create slushy road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest accumulations will be over grassy surfaces.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 27 at 3:22AM MDT until April 28 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1-3 feet with up to 4 feet in the peaks. Highest amounts will favor the north and east facing aspects. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by heavy accumulating and blowing snow. Avalanche danger may increase.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 27 at 3:22AM MDT until April 29 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12-20 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight MDT Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous on US-14. Recreation in the high country could be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Expect blowing snow to cause reduced visibility.
Flood Watch issued April 26 at 3:09PM MDT until April 29 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Runoff from a combination of heavy rain and some mid elevation snow melt may cause minor flooding of streams and low lying areas near the foothills. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central Montana, including the following areas, Bighorn Canyon, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains and Southern Big Horn and north central Wyoming, including the following areas, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in minor flooding of streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations close to the foothills. Some roads may become impassable.
Flood Watch issued April 26 at 3:09PM MDT until April 28 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Runoff from a combination of heavy rain and some mid elevation snow melt may cause minor flooding of streams and low lying areas near the foothills. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Montana, including the following areas, Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Beartooth Foothills, Crazy Mountains, Livingston Area, Melville Foothills, Northern Carbon, Northern Park, Northern Stillwater, Northern Sweet Grass, Paradise Valley, Red Lodge Foothills and Southeastern Carbon. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in minor flooding of streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations close to the foothills.
Hydrologic Outlook issued April 26 at 2:33PM 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
Winter Storm Watch issued April 26 at 1:30PM MDT until April 29 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 10-18 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel may be hazardous on US-14. Recreation in the high country could be impacted by heavy accumulating snow.