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Home Return to list High Wind Warning 0009 Issued by the Billings Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-24 14:31:53 393 WWUS75 KBYZ 242031 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 131 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-252045- /O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Harlowton, Ryegate, Big Timber, Columbus, Judith Gap, Lavina, Melville, and Absarokee 131 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Periods of strong west winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds expected. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along US-12 and US-191. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ MTZ065-066-252045- /O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0007.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Dean, Limestone, Mc Leod, Nye, Livingston, and Fishtail 131 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Periods of strong west winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds expected. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Thursday into Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Torgerson Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 00:01:39 386 WWUS75 KBYZ 250601 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1101 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-260615- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Judith Gap, Ryegate, Lavina, Melville, Absarokee, Harlowton, Columbus, and Big Timber 1101 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Periods of strong west winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds expected. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along US-12 and US-191. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Thursday into Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ MTZ065-066-260615- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.260225T0900Z-260227T1500Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Mc Leod, Fishtail, Livingston, Dean, Nye, and Limestone 1101 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Periods of strong west wind gusts 50 to 60 mph today increasing to 60 to 75 mph Thursday through Friday morning. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds expected. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Thursday into Friday morning with moderate chances for gusts over 75 mph during this time frame. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Stetzer Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 07:12:11 012 WWUS75 KBYZ 251311 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 611 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-261315- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Absarokee, Reed Point, Lavina, Judith Gap, Big Timber, Shawmut, Ryegate, Harlowton, Columbus, Melville, Twodot, Park City, and Rapelje 611 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Periods of strong west winds gusting 60 to 70 mph expected. Highest gusts will occur close to the eastern slopes of the Crazy Mountains. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along US-191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and US-12 from Harlowton to Ryegate. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Thursday into Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ MTZ065-066-261315- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260227T1500Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of McLeod, Livingston, Nye, Fishtail, and Springdale 611 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Periods of strong southwest to west winds gusting 50 to 60 mph today, increasing to 60 to 75 mph Thursday into Friday morning. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Thursday into Friday morning. Gusts over 50 mph may linger into Friday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Lester Action: Time and Area Extended Issued At: 2026-02-25 13:34:52 423 WWUS75 KBYZ 251934 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1234 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 MTZ067-261945- /O.EXB.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 1234 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph occurring. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Backcountry recreation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-261945- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Park City, Lavina, Twodot, Shawmut, Reed Point, Rapelje, Columbus, Big Timber, Absarokee, Harlowton, Judith Gap, Ryegate, and Melville 1234 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph occurring. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along US-191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and US-12 from Harlowton to Ryegate. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Thursday into Friday. Gusts over 50 mph may linger into Friday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ MTZ065-066-261945- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260227T1500Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Livingston, Nye, Fishtail, McLeod, and Springdale 1234 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph occurring. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Thursday into Friday morning. Gusts over 50 mph may linger into Friday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Torgerson Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 13:34:52 423 WWUS75 KBYZ 251934 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1234 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 MTZ067-261945- /O.EXB.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 1234 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph occurring. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Backcountry recreation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-261945- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Park City, Lavina, Twodot, Shawmut, Reed Point, Rapelje, Columbus, Big Timber, Absarokee, Harlowton, Judith Gap, Ryegate, and Melville 1234 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph occurring. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along US-191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and US-12 from Harlowton to Ryegate. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Thursday into Friday. Gusts over 50 mph may linger into Friday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ MTZ065-066-261945- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260227T1500Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Livingston, Nye, Fishtail, McLeod, and Springdale 1234 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph occurring. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Thursday into Friday morning. Gusts over 50 mph may linger into Friday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Torgerson Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 23:40:39 110 WWUS75 KBYZ 260540 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1040 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-270545- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Absarokee, Lavina, Melville, Judith Gap, Columbus, Big Timber, Harlowton, and Ryegate 1040 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Periods of strong west winds gusting 60 to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along US-191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and US-12 from Harlowton to Ryegate. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Thursday into Friday. Gusts over 50 mph may linger into Friday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ MTZ067-270545- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Jardine, Mystic Lake, Cooke City, Alpine, and Silver Gate 1040 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 70 to 80 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Backcountry recreation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit. $$ MTZ065-066-270545- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260227T1500Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Limestone, Livingston, Mc Leod, Dean, Fishtail, and Nye 1040 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest wind gusts 60 to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Thursday into Friday morning with moderate chances for gusts to 75 mph. Gusts over 50 mph may linger into Friday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Stetzer Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 23:40:39 110 WWUS75 KBYZ 260540 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1040 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-270545- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Absarokee, Lavina, Melville, Judith Gap, Columbus, Big Timber, Harlowton, and Ryegate 1040 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Periods of strong west winds gusting 60 to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along US-191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and US-12 from Harlowton to Ryegate. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Thursday into Friday. Gusts over 50 mph may linger into Friday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ MTZ067-270545- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Jardine, Mystic Lake, Cooke City, Alpine, and Silver Gate 1040 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 70 to 80 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Backcountry recreation will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit. $$ MTZ065-066-270545- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260227T1500Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Limestone, Livingston, Mc Leod, Dean, Fishtail, and Nye 1040 PM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest wind gusts 60 to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Thursday into Friday morning with moderate chances for gusts to 75 mph. Gusts over 50 mph may linger into Friday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Stetzer Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-26 09:41:43 740 WWUS75 KBYZ 261541 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 841 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-271500- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Ryegate, Big Timber, Harlowton, Columbus, Judith Gap, Lavina, Melville, and Absarokee 841 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting 55 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and Highway 12 from Harlowton to Lavina. Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts over 50 mph may linger into Friday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Use caution with any burning activities. && $$ MTZ067-271545- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Jardine, Alpine, Cooke City, Mystic Lake, and Silver Gate 841 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 60 to 75 mph, strongest over the high terrain. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry recreation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit. && $$ MTZ065-066-271500- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260227T1500Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Mc Leod, Limestone, Livingston, Dean, Fishtail, and Nye 841 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest wind gusts 55 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts over 50 mph may linger into Friday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Arends Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-26 09:41:43 740 WWUS75 KBYZ 261541 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 841 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-271500- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T1500Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Ryegate, Big Timber, Harlowton, Columbus, Judith Gap, Lavina, Melville, and Absarokee 841 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting 55 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and Highway 12 from Harlowton to Lavina. Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts over 50 mph may linger into Friday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Use caution with any burning activities. && $$ MTZ067-271545- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Jardine, Alpine, Cooke City, Mystic Lake, and Silver Gate 841 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 60 to 75 mph, strongest over the high terrain. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry recreation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit. && $$ MTZ065-066-271500- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260227T1500Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Mc Leod, Limestone, Livingston, Dean, Fishtail, and Nye 841 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest wind gusts 55 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts over 50 mph may linger into Friday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Arends Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-26 13:47:20 022 WWUS75 KBYZ 261947 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 MTZ068-272000- /O.EXA.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Crazy Mountains- 1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 75 mph. * WHERE...Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry recreation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit. && $$ MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-272000- /O.EXT.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Judith Gap, Melville, Harlowton, Ryegate, Big Timber, Lavina, Absarokee, and Columbus 1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 75 mph, strongest near the foothills. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and Highway 12 from Harlowton to Lavina. Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds gusts are expected today into Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Use caution with any burning activities. && $$ MTZ067-272000- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Mystic Lake, Alpine, Cooke City, Jardine, and Silver Gate 1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 60 to 75 mph, strongest in the high terrain. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry recreation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit. && $$ MTZ065-066-272000- /O.EXT.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Mc Leod, Dean, Nye, Fishtail, Livingston, and Limestone 1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest wind gusts 60 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected this evening into Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Arends Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-26 13:47:20 022 WWUS75 KBYZ 261947 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 MTZ068-272000- /O.EXA.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Crazy Mountains- 1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 75 mph. * WHERE...Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry recreation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit. && $$ MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-272000- /O.EXT.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Judith Gap, Melville, Harlowton, Ryegate, Big Timber, Lavina, Absarokee, and Columbus 1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 75 mph, strongest near the foothills. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and Highway 12 from Harlowton to Lavina. Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds gusts are expected today into Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Use caution with any burning activities. && $$ MTZ067-272000- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Mystic Lake, Alpine, Cooke City, Jardine, and Silver Gate 1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 60 to 75 mph, strongest in the high terrain. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry recreation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit. && $$ MTZ065-066-272000- /O.EXT.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Mc Leod, Dean, Nye, Fishtail, Livingston, and Limestone 1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest wind gusts 60 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected this evening into Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Arends Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-02-26 13:47:20 022 WWUS75 KBYZ 261947 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 MTZ068-272000- /O.EXA.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Crazy Mountains- 1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 75 mph. * WHERE...Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry recreation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit. && $$ MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-272000- /O.EXT.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Judith Gap, Melville, Harlowton, Ryegate, Big Timber, Lavina, Absarokee, and Columbus 1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 75 mph, strongest near the foothills. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and Highway 12 from Harlowton to Lavina. Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds gusts are expected today into Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Use caution with any burning activities. && $$ MTZ067-272000- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Mystic Lake, Alpine, Cooke City, Jardine, and Silver Gate 1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 60 to 75 mph, strongest in the high terrain. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry recreation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit. && $$ MTZ065-066-272000- /O.EXT.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Mc Leod, Dean, Nye, Fishtail, Livingston, and Limestone 1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest wind gusts 60 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected this evening into Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Arends Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-27 00:39:38 566 WWUS75 KBYZ 270639 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1139 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-280000- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Ryegate, Big Timber, Lavina, Judith Gap, Columbus, Harlowton, Melville, and Absarokee 1139 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting 50 to 70 mph, strongest near the foothills. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and Highway 12 from Harlowton to Lavina. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm and dry conditions will cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Use caution with any burning activities. && $$ MTZ067-068-280300- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains- Including the locations of Jardine, Cooke City, Mystic Lake, Alpine, and Silver Gate 1139 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 60 to 75 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry recreation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit. Be prepared for difficult to dangerous conditions and increased avalanche danger. && $$ MTZ065-066-280000- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Mc Leod, Limestone, Nye, Dean, Livingston, and Fishtail 1139 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest wind gusts 60 to 75 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. Warm and dry conditions will cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected through the morning hours Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Be very careful with anything that could start a grass fire. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Chambers Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-27 00:39:38 566 WWUS75 KBYZ 270639 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1139 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-280000- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Ryegate, Big Timber, Lavina, Judith Gap, Columbus, Harlowton, Melville, and Absarokee 1139 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting 50 to 70 mph, strongest near the foothills. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and Highway 12 from Harlowton to Lavina. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm and dry conditions will cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Use caution with any burning activities. && $$ MTZ067-068-280300- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains- Including the locations of Jardine, Cooke City, Mystic Lake, Alpine, and Silver Gate 1139 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 60 to 75 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry recreation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit. Be prepared for difficult to dangerous conditions and increased avalanche danger. && $$ MTZ065-066-280000- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Mc Leod, Limestone, Nye, Dean, Livingston, and Fishtail 1139 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest wind gusts 60 to 75 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. Warm and dry conditions will cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected through the morning hours Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Be very careful with anything that could start a grass fire. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Chambers Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-27 12:03:48 045 WWUS75 KBYZ 271803 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1103 AM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-280000- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, Lavina, Melville, Columbus, Big Timber, Absarokee, and Ryegate 1103 AM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds gusting 50 to 65 mph, strongest near the foothills. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, especially along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Warm and dry conditions will cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Windy conditions will continue into tonight with gusts of 40 to 50 mph, strongest around Big Timber. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Use caution with any burning activities. && $$ MTZ067-068-280300- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains- Including the locations of Alpine, Cooke City, Silver Gate, Jardine, and Mystic Lake 1103 AM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 60 to 75 mph, strongest over the high terrain. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry recreation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If recreating in the backcountry, be prepared for difficult to dangerous conditions. Have a winter survival kit. && $$ MTZ065-066-280000- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Mc Leod, Limestone, Livingston, Nye, Dean, and Fishtail 1103 AM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 50 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. Warm and dry conditions will cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Windy conditions will continue into tonight with gusts of 40 to 55 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Use caution with any burning activities. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Arends Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-27 12:03:48 045 WWUS75 KBYZ 271803 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1103 AM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-280000- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass- Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland- Including the locations of Judith Gap, Harlowton, Lavina, Melville, Columbus, Big Timber, Absarokee, and Ryegate 1103 AM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds gusting 50 to 65 mph, strongest near the foothills. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, especially along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Warm and dry conditions will cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Windy conditions will continue into tonight with gusts of 40 to 50 mph, strongest around Big Timber. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Use caution with any burning activities. && $$ MTZ067-068-280300- /O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains- Including the locations of Alpine, Cooke City, Silver Gate, Jardine, and Mystic Lake 1103 AM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 60 to 75 mph, strongest over the high terrain. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry recreation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If recreating in the backcountry, be prepared for difficult to dangerous conditions. Have a winter survival kit. && $$ MTZ065-066-280000- /O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Mc Leod, Limestone, Livingston, Nye, Dean, and Fishtail 1103 AM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 50 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. Warm and dry conditions will cause rapid fire spread in wildland grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Windy conditions will continue into tonight with gusts of 40 to 55 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Use caution with any burning activities. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Arends Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-02-27 17:17:55 022 WWUS75 KBYZ 272317 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 417 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 MTZ034-042-063-228-280030- /O.CAN.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Southern Wheatland- 417 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds are expected to stay below 60 mph this evening. Therefore the High Wind Warning has been cancelled. Westerly winds will remain gusty tonight, but in the 30 to 50 mph range. Continue to use caution driving as sudden strong crosswinds can make travel difficult at times. $$ MTZ067-068-280030- /O.CAN.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains- Including the locations of Jardine, Alpine, Cooke City, Silver Gate, and Mystic Lake 417 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Wind gusts are expected to range from 30 to 60 mph across the higher terrain tonight, staying below warning levels. Difficult back country conditions in blowing and drifting snow along with increased avalanche danger will continue at times. Continue to use extra caution this weekend with back country activities. $$ MTZ141-172-281600- /O.EXT.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T1600Z/ Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills- Including the locations of Melville and Big Timber 417 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting 45 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, especially along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Melville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Continue to use caution with any burning activities. && $$ MTZ065-066-281600- /O.EXT.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260228T1600Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Fishtail, Nye, Dean, Livingston, Limestone, and Mc Leod 417 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 50 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Continue to use caution with any burning activities. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Chambers Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-02-27 17:17:55 022 WWUS75 KBYZ 272317 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 417 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 MTZ034-042-063-228-280030- /O.CAN.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Southern Wheatland- 417 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds are expected to stay below 60 mph this evening. Therefore the High Wind Warning has been cancelled. Westerly winds will remain gusty tonight, but in the 30 to 50 mph range. Continue to use caution driving as sudden strong crosswinds can make travel difficult at times. $$ MTZ067-068-280030- /O.CAN.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains- Including the locations of Jardine, Alpine, Cooke City, Silver Gate, and Mystic Lake 417 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Wind gusts are expected to range from 30 to 60 mph across the higher terrain tonight, staying below warning levels. Difficult back country conditions in blowing and drifting snow along with increased avalanche danger will continue at times. Continue to use extra caution this weekend with back country activities. $$ MTZ141-172-281600- /O.EXT.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T1600Z/ Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills- Including the locations of Melville and Big Timber 417 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting 45 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, especially along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Melville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Continue to use caution with any burning activities. && $$ MTZ065-066-281600- /O.EXT.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260228T1600Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Fishtail, Nye, Dean, Livingston, Limestone, and Mc Leod 417 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 50 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Continue to use caution with any burning activities. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Chambers Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-27 17:17:55 022 WWUS75 KBYZ 272317 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 417 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 MTZ034-042-063-228-280030- /O.CAN.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/ Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Southern Wheatland- 417 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds are expected to stay below 60 mph this evening. Therefore the High Wind Warning has been cancelled. Westerly winds will remain gusty tonight, but in the 30 to 50 mph range. Continue to use caution driving as sudden strong crosswinds can make travel difficult at times. $$ MTZ067-068-280030- /O.CAN.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains- Including the locations of Jardine, Alpine, Cooke City, Silver Gate, and Mystic Lake 417 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Wind gusts are expected to range from 30 to 60 mph across the higher terrain tonight, staying below warning levels. Difficult back country conditions in blowing and drifting snow along with increased avalanche danger will continue at times. Continue to use extra caution this weekend with back country activities. $$ MTZ141-172-281600- /O.EXT.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T1600Z/ Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills- Including the locations of Melville and Big Timber 417 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds gusting 45 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, especially along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Melville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Continue to use caution with any burning activities. && $$ MTZ065-066-281600- /O.EXT.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260228T1600Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Fishtail, Nye, Dean, Livingston, Limestone, and Mc Leod 417 PM MST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 50 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor items. Continue to use caution with any burning activities. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Chambers Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-02-28 06:16:09 799 WWUS75 KBYZ 281215 NPWBYZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 515 AM MST Sat Feb 28 2026 MTZ141-172-281315- /O.CAN.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T1600Z/ Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills- Including the locations of Melville and Big Timber 515 AM MST Sat Feb 28 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... High winds are no longer expected in the area this morning, so the high wind warning has been cancelled. $$ MTZ065-066-281315- /O.CAN.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260228T1600Z/ Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills- Including the locations of Dean, Nye, Limestone, Fishtail, Livingston, and Mc Leod 515 AM MST Sat Feb 28 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... While some local gusts 25 to 40 mph are still possible this morning, winds are expected to remain below advisory criteria. Therefore, the wind advisory has been cancelled. $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Tesar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||