WWA Summary for High Wind Watch Issued by BYZ

High Wind Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
326 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

MTZ067-231030-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0003.250223T1200Z-250225T0000Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-
Including the locations of Cooke City, Mystic Lake, Alpine,
Jardine, and Silver Gate
326 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts of 70 to 80 mph possible.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may cause blowing snow and lead to
  visibility reductions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Recreation in the high country may be
  impacted.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

Torgerson

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
521 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

MTZ304-305-307>314-230130-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0007.250223T0600Z-250224T1800Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Southern Rocky Mountain
Front-Southern High Plains-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Western and Central Chouteau County-Bears Paw Mountains and
Southern Blaine-Cascade County below 5000ft-Judith Basin County
and Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft-
Including the following locations: Carter, Conrad, Benchland,
Rocky Boy, Galata, Fort Benton, Lewistown, Geyser, Hobson, Bynum,
Whitlash, Stanford, Ledger, Rogers Pass, Great Falls, Chester,
Raynesford, Floweree, Devon, Brady, Lothair, Windham, Moccasin,
Hilger, Pendroy, Shelby, Joplin, Choteau, and Havre
521 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph, mostly with gusts up to 60
  mph possible, but gusts up to 75 mph possible closer to the Rocky
  Mountain Front.

* WHERE...Portions of North Central and Central Montana.

* WHEN...From this evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Plan for potentially difficult travel, especially if operating a
high profile vehicle or towing a light weight trailer.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the watch period.

&&

$$

SC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
521 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

MTZ301>303-230130-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250223T0600Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.A.0007.250223T0600Z-250224T1800Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Eastern Glacier,
Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including the following locations: Ethridge, Saint Mary, Logan
Pass, Marias Pass, Cut Bank, Kiowa, Browning, Santa Rita, East
Glacier Park, Heart Butte, Babb, and Dupuyer
521 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the both the High Wind Warning and High Wind Watch,
  southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts mostly up to 65 mph, but
  gusts up to 85 mph possible closer to the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHERE...The Montana Hi-Line adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM MST this evening.
  For the High Wind Watch, from this evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Blowing and drifting snow may accompany the winds,
  reducing visibility at times and causing slippery roads and
  localized partial lane blockages. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Use caution if traveling, especially if operating a high profile
vehicle or towing a light weight trailer.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
218 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

MTZ060-222300-
/O.CON.KGGW.HW.A.0001.250223T1200Z-250224T0600Z/
Southwest Phillips-
Including Zortman
218 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible.

* WHERE...Southwest Phillips County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
  cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.

&&

$$

Ebert

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
125 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

WYZ002-003-222300-
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0006.250223T1200Z-250225T0000Z/
Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Meeteetse, Cody, and Clark
125 AM MST Sat Feb 22 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

* WHERE...Absaroka Mountains and Cody Foothills.

* WHEN...Early Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Motorists should be aware of sudden and strong crosswinds

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/riw/ .

Gerhardt