Hydrologic Outlook issued May 9 at 3:54PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
ESFBYZ Warm temperatures are forecast through early next week. This will enhance snowmelt across area mountains, resulting in a significant increase in flows on area rivers and streams by this weekend. While flooding is not anticipated on larger rivers and streams, there is a chance that some smaller streams could reach bankfull in and near the foothills, producing minor flooding. At the very least, stream flows will be much higher with the increased snowmelt. Water rises will occur first on small streams flowing out of the foothills, eventually arriving on larger rivers and streams. The rate and magnitude of the
Hydrologic Outlook issued May 7 at 2:39PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
ESFBYZ Warm temperatures are forecast through early next week. This is expected to increase snowmelt across area mountains, resulting in a significant increase in flows on area rivers and streams by this weekend. While flooding is not anticipated on larger rivers and streams, there is a chance that some smaller streams and creeks could reach bankfull in and near the foothills, producing minor flooding. At the very least stream flows will be much higher with the increased snowmelt. Water rises will occur first on small streams and creeks flowing out of the foothills, eventually arriving on larger rivers and streams.
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 5 at 7:32PM MDT until May 6 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Periods of snow. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by accumulating snow. Travel will be difficult on US-14 through Burgess Junction.
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 3:54PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
At 354 PM MDT, Moderate to heavy snow is accumulating in some areas this afternoon, mainly at elevations above 4500 feet. Expect poor visibility and some slushy spots on Interstate 90 from Big Timber to Livingston and Bozeman Pass, and US-191 from Big Timber through Melville. Accumulation of an inch or two is possible. Snow will become lighter in these areas this evening. Locations impacted include... Livingston, Big Timber, Springdale, Melville and Greycliff.
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 5 at 2:11PM MDT until May 6 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with locally higher totals possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest accumulations will be found on grassy surfaces.
Winter Storm Warning issued May 5 at 2:11PM MDT until May 6 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy falling and accumulating snow on northeast aspects. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 16 inches above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. The heavy snow will also hamper snow removal operations on the Beartooth Highway. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Much less snow will fall on southwest and west facing slopes, including the mountains around Cooke City.
Flood Watch issued April 28 at 3:20PM MDT until April 29 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible, but the threat of higher end impacts has decreased. * 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...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations close to the foothills. Some higher foothills roads may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - BT - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued April 28 at 2:51AM MDT until April 28 at 12:15PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Heavy rainfall fell in the lower foothills Sunday evening. Additional light to moderate rainfall will likely result in minor flooding through this morning in these already saturated areas. This advisory covers areas from the Yellowstone river south into the Beartooth mountains. * WHAT...Minor flooding of small streams and low lying areas caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Montana, including the following counties, northwestern Carbon, southern Stillwater and central Sweet Grass. * WHEN...Until 1215 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry coulees. Water
Flood Watch issued April 28 at 2:36AM MDT until April 29 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible, but the threat of higher end impacts has decreased. * 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...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations close to the foothills. Some higher foothills roads may become impassable. Any heavy rainfall over the Elk burn area could result in Flash Flooding and Debris Flows. *
Flood Watch issued April 28 at 2:36AM MDT until April 28 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible, but the threat of higher end impacts has decreased. * 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...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations close to the foothills. Some roads may become impassable. Any heavy rainfall over the American Fork or Robertson Draw burn areas could result