Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
700 PM MDT Fri Oct 9 2026
MTZ067-068-110100-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.WS.A.0006.261011T0000Z-261012T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WS.W.0010.261011T0000Z-261012T1800Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-
Including the locations of Cooke City
700 PM MDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO NOON MDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 10 and 18 inches, greatest above 8000 feet. Winds gusting
as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by harsh
wintry conditions. Be prepared.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1135 AM MDT Fri Oct 9 2026
MTZ007-101745-
/O.UPG.KMSO.WS.A.0005.261011T0000Z-261012T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.WS.W.0005.261011T0000Z-261012T1200Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1135 AM MDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...MacDonald Pass, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to
Elliston, Butte, and Homestake Pass.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1129 AM MDT Fri Oct 9 2026
MTZ320-101200-
/O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0008.261011T0000Z-261012T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.W.0008.261011T0000Z-261012T1200Z/
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the cities of Deep Creek Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman
Pass, Maudlow, and Trident
1129 AM MDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with
the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree
branches. Isolated power outages are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from
grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with
accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to
between the evening through late morning hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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