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WWUS45 KBYZ 030849
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
249 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

MTZ067-040900-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WS.W.0011.250403T1800Z-250404T1200Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-
Including the locations of Cooke City
249 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
  16 inches, greatest on north and east facing aspects. Winds
  gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Mountain recreation will be impacted by heavy snow.
  Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow can be expected this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are going to recreate in the high country during this period,
make sure to let someone know what your plans are in the event you
become stranded.

&&

$$

MTZ056-066-040900-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WS.W.0011.250403T2100Z-250404T1200Z/
Red Lodge Foothills-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Fishtail, Red Lodge, Roberts, McLeod,
Roscoe, and Nye
249 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
  10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Thursday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow can be expected this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ171-WYZ198-040900-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0024.250403T1800Z-250404T1200Z/
Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of Story and Burgess Jct
249 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult along US HWY 14 through
  Burgess Junction. Blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. Mountain recreation will be impacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow can be expected this evening
  into tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ064-040900-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0024.250403T2100Z-250404T1200Z/
Paradise Valley-
Including the locations of Emigrant
249 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6
AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to three inches,
  greatest over southern areas of the Paradise Valley.

* WHERE...Paradise Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest snow accumulations on grassy
  surfaces.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ034-065-139-141-170-040900-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0024.250404T0000Z-250404T1200Z/
Northern Stillwater-Livingston Area-Southeastern Carbon-Northern
Sweet Grass-Northern Carbon-
Including the locations of Columbus, Warren, Park City,
Livingston, Springdale, Fromberg, Belfry, Reed Point, Bridger,
Joliet, Big Timber, Absarokee, and Rapelje
249 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Livingston Area, Northern Carbon, Northern Stillwater,
  Northern Sweet Grass, and Southeastern Carbon.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Thursday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest snow accumulations on grassy
  surfaces.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MTZ138-169-WYZ199-040900-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0024.250404T0000Z-250404T1200Z/
Southern Big Horn-Bighorn Canyon-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Lodge Grass, Fort Smith, Ranchester,
Clearmont, Wyola, Sheridan, Pryor, Dayton, and Big Horn
249 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Thursday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest snow accumulations on grassy
  surfaces.

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

Palmquist