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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Billings MT

558 AM MDT Wed May 8 2024



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Judith Gap-

Including the locations of Judith Gap

558 AM MDT Wed May 8 2024



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS 

MORNING...



The blowing snow threat has diminished this morning. However, 

motorists may still encounter brief periods of reduced visibility 

due to strong winds and snow showers for the morning commute, and 

roads may be slushy. The precipitation is expected to turn back over 

to all rain by mid morning.

 



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MTZ067-068-171-WYZ198-091200-

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Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-Pryor/Northern

Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-

Including the locations of Story, Cooke City, and Burgess Jct

558 AM MDT Wed May 8 2024



...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY...



* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 

  inches expected, with locally higher amounts over favored north 

  facing slopes.



* WHERE...In Montana, Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Crazy Mountains, 

  and Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast 

  Bighorn Mountains.



* WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday.



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

  accumulating snow. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. 

  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will continue today through 

  tonight before decreasing Thursday morning. Significant snowfall 

  is expected with many areas getting at least 1 or 2 feet on north 

  facing slopes.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 

your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road 

conditions, call 5 1 1.



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Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at

http://www.weather.gov/billings



Tesar