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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Billings MT

816 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025



MTZ068-180330-

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Crazy Mountains-

816 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025



...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...



Snow showers are possible through the remainder of the evening, but 

accumulations are expected to be light.



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MTZ170-180330-

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Northern Carbon-

Including the locations of Fromberg and Joliet

816 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025



...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...



Snow showers are possible through the remainder of the evening, but 

accumulations are expected to be light.



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MTZ036-058-139-180330-

/O.CAN.KBYZ.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-250418T0600Z/

Powder River-Southern Rosebud-Southeastern Carbon-

Including the locations of Bridger, Broadus, Ashland,

Powderville, Biddle, Lame Deer, Sonnette, Belfry, Warren, and

Birney

816 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



Snow showers are possible through the remainder of the evening, but 

accumulations are expected to be light.



$$



MTZ056-066-181500-

/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250418T1500Z/

Red Lodge Foothills-Beartooth Foothills-

Including the locations of McLeod, Roberts, Nye, Fishtail,

Roscoe, and Red Lodge

816 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025



...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT FRIDAY...



* WHAT...Periods of snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two 

  inches.



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



* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Friday.



* IMPACTS...Roads could be slick or hazardous as wet or slushy 

  surfaces freeze this evening.



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.



&&



$$



MTZ067-181800-

/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250418T1800Z/

Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-

Including the locations of Cooke City

816 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025



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



* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 

  inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.



* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.



* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.



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

  accumulating snow.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest amounts will fall on north and 

  east facing aspects.



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.



&&



$$



MTZ138-169-WYZ199-181800-

/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250418T1800Z/

Southern Big Horn-Bighorn Canyon-Sheridan Foothills-

Including the locations of Pryor, Dayton, Big Horn, Fort Smith,

Lodge Grass, Clearmont, Sheridan, Wyola, and Ranchester

816 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025



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



* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 

  inches.



* WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon and Southern Big Horn. In 

  Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills.



* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.



* IMPACTS...Roads, including Interstate 90, could be slick and 

  hazardous overnight as wet or slushy surfaces freeze.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect most snow to accumulate on grassy 

  surfaces. The highest amounts will fall west of I-90, especially 

  in the higher terrain.



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.



&&



$$



MTZ171-WYZ198-181800-

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Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-

Including the locations of Burgess Jct and Story

816 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025



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



* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 

  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.



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

  Northeast Bighorn Mountains.



* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult on Highway 14 through Burgess 

  Junction, due to snowy conditions and poor visibility. Recreation 

  in the high country will be impacted.



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.



&&



$$



Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at

http://www.weather.gov/billings



Palmquist