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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
131 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024


MTZ171-WYZ198-181200-
/O.EXT.KBYZ.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240418T1200Z/
Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of Story and Burgess Jct
131 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph creating areas of blowing and 
  drifting snow.

* WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, 
  Northeast Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The heaviest snow is expected through mid evening, with 
  snowfall diminishing late tonight. Heavy wet snow and gusty winds 
  may cause tree and power line damage resulting in power outages. 
  Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy 
  accumulating snow and blowing snow at times. Travel could be very 
  difficult to impossible on Highway 14 over the Bighorn mountains.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect avalanche danger to increase. If you 
  are heading to the high country be prepared for dangerous winter 
  conditions. Be sure to let someone know your plans in case you 
  become stranded.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Persons should consider delaying travel through the warned area. If 
travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider 
taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as 
tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra 
clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that 
would help you survive in case you become stranded.

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Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

Chambers