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 Warning issued April 26 at 1:42PM MDT until April 28 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches at and below pass level, with up to two feet above pass level. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...The weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will vary quite significantly across the area, resulting in significant north to south discrepancies in amounts across similar elevations. Areas most favored for
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.
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
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 26 at 3:27PM MDT until April 26 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
At 327 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 15 miles north of Santa Rosa Lake State Park, or 22 miles north of Santa Rosa, moving east at 20 mph. THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR SAN MIGUEL AND GUADALUPE COUNTY LINE BETWEEN COLONIAS AND VARIADERO. HAZARD...Softball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. Locations impacted include... Variadero. This includes State Road 104 between Mile Markers 49 and 56.
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.
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 3:23PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
At 323 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles east of Arabela, or 32 miles northwest of Roswell, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Mainly rural areas of East Central Lincoln and North Central Chaves Counties.