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Home Return to list Winter Storm Watch 0019 Issued by the Billings Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-17 03:49:04 265 WWUS45 KBYZ 170948 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 248 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 MTZ067-181000- /O.NEW.KBYZ.WS.A.0019.251218T1800Z-251220T1200Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 248 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet, greatest on west facing aspects. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by heavy accumulating snow and blowing snow. Avalanche danger may increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Palmquist Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-17 14:46:22 637 WWUS45 KBYZ 172045 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 145 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 MTZ067-182045- /O.UPG.KBYZ.WS.A.0019.251218T1800Z-251220T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBYZ.WS.W.0020.251218T0000Z-251220T1200Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 145 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet, greatest on west facing aspects. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow and blowing snow. Avalanche danger will increase. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will continue through Friday morning, before decreasing to 50 mph into Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for difficult winter conditions if you have plans in the backcountry. && $$ MTZ033-181500- /O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0042.251218T0000Z-251218T1500Z/ Fallon- Including the locations of Plevna, Webster, and Baker 145 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Fallon. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to 1 mile. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of accumulating snowfall is forecast to begin late this evening and into early Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Matos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||