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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Billings MT

737 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024



MTZ067-170145-

/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0009.240417T0000Z-240419T0000Z/

Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-

Including the locations of Cooke City

737 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024



...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 6 PM 

MDT THURSDAY...



* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 

  and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph creating 

  significant blowing snow.



* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.



* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 6 PM MDT Thursday.



* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy 

  snow and blowing snow making recreation activities difficult to 

  dangerous at times.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect avalanche danger to increase. The 

  heaviest snow accumulations are expected on north facing slopes.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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MTZ068-170145-

/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0009.240417T0000Z-240419T0000Z/

Crazy Mountains-

737 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024



...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 6 PM 

MDT THURSDAY...



* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 

  17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating significant 

  blowing snow.



* WHERE...Crazy Mountains.



* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 6 PM MDT Thursday.



* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy 

  accumulating snow and near whiteout conditions at times.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect avalanche danger to increase.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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MTZ171-WYZ198-170145-

/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0009.240417T0000Z-240419T0000Z/

Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-

Including the locations of Burgess Jct and Story

737 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024



...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 6 PM 

MDT THURSDAY...



* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 

  and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph creating 

  significant blowing snow.



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

  Northeast Bighorn Mountains.



* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 6 PM MDT Thursday.



* IMPACTS...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 near 

  whiteout conditions 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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MTZ056-066-170145-

/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.A.0007.240417T0300Z-240418T1800Z/

Red Lodge Foothills-Beartooth Foothills-

Including the locations of McLeod, Fishtail, Roscoe, Red Lodge,

Roberts, and Nye

737 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024



...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH 

THURSDAY MORNING...



* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 

  12 inches possible.



* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Red Lodge Foothills.



* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.



* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel 

  could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the 

  Wednesday morning and evening commutes.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.



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Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at

http://www.weather.gov/billings



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