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Winter Weather Advisory issued March 13 at 2:29PM MDT until March 14 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...A period of wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills, Livingston Area, Paradise Valley, and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will begin as rain then change over to wet snow this evening. Snow will taper off early Friday.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued March 13 at 1:47AM MDT until March 14 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Northwest winds gusting up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel on US-14 through Burgess Junction will become difficult due to snow and poor visibility. Outdoor recreation in the high country will be impacted by wintry conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will taper off by late Friday morning.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued March 13 at 1:47AM MDT until March 14 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...A period of wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. North winds gusting up to 30 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills, Livingston Area, Paradise Valley, and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travelers should be prepared for areas of poor visibility and some slushy roads. This includes I-90 from Livingston through Bozeman Pass, US-89 through the Paradise Valley, and US-212 from Roberts to Red Lodge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will begin as rain then change over to wet snow this evening. Snow will taper off early Friday.
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Red Flag Warning issued March 9 at 2:18PM MDT until March 10 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS: Unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior with any fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA: In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Northwest SD...Harding. In Southeast MT...Carter...Fallon. * COLD FRONT: * WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 59.
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Wind Advisory issued March 9 at 9:02PM MDT until March 10 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected from Midnight through early Monday afternoon.
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High Wind Warning issued March 9 at 9:02PM MDT until March 10 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult on I-90 and US-191. Consider taking an alternate route, especially if traveling in a high profile vehicle. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected near Big Timber late tonight into Monday, while strongest winds at Harlowton are expected Monday.
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High Wind Watch issued March 9 at 1:26AM MST until March 10 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult on I-90 and US-191. Consider taking an alternate route, especially if traveling in a high profile vehicle.
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Wind Advisory issued March 9 at 1:26AM MST until March 10 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for wind gusts 45 to 55 mph today. Winds are then expected to increase tonight into Monday for the advisory period with gusts 60 to 65 mph.
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High Wind Watch issued March 8 at 1:12AM MST until March 10 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult on I-90 and 191. Consider taking an alternate route, especially if traveling in a high profile vehicle.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued March 6 at 8:10PM MST until March 7 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Bighorn Canyon and Southern Big Horn. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slick and snow covered road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snowfall totals will be near the Sheridan County Wyoming state line. Wet roads will freeze overnight and create slick road conditions.