High Wind Warning issued March 17 at 2:58AM MDT until March 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph occurring. The strongest winds are occurring in the Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains, and Southern Big Horn. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Localized power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds are impacting Interstate 90 through Sheridan County, Wyoming.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 16 at 2:59AM MDT until March 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and whiteout conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet, greatest on west facing aspects. Winds gusting as high as 55 to 75 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and backcountry recreation potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible from Gardiner to Cooke City. Expect a significant increase in avalanche danger. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will diminish through Monday morning. An additional period of moderate to heavy snow is possible
High Wind Watch issued March 16 at 2:50AM 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 65 to 75 mph possible in the Pryor and Bighorn Mountains. * WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains, and Southern Big Horn. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From this evening through early 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 local damaging wind is highest between 10 PM Sunday and 6
High Wind Watch issued March 16 at 2:50AM MDT until March 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...From this afternoon through late tonight. * 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...Highest threat for damaging wind is this evening to around midnight at locations including Tipi Village, US-308 on Bear Creek Hill, Roscoe and Luther.
High Wind Warning 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...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber to near Harlowton. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest period of winds will occur late this morning through this evening.
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.