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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-23 16:08:25 720 WWUS45 KBYZ 232208 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 308 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 MTZ068-242215- /O.EXA.KBYZ.WS.W.0002.260224T0600Z-260226T0000Z/ Crazy Mountains- 308 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow will likely increase avalanche danger. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are venturing into the high country, be prepared for hazardous conditions with heavy snow, strong winds and limited visibility. && $$ MTZ067-242215- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0002.260224T0600Z-260226T0000Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 308 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, greatest on southwest and west facing slopes, including the mountains around Cooke City. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow will likely increase avalanche danger. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are venturing into the high country, be prepared for hazardous conditions with heavy snow, strong winds and limited visibility. && $$ MTZ171-WYZ198-242215- /O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0007.260224T0600Z-260226T0000Z/ Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains- Including the locations of Story and Burgess Jct 308 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Travel on US-14 could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations are expected to near 12 inches over the highest peaks of the Bighorn mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Torgerson Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-23 23:31:37 675 WWUS45 KBYZ 240531 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1031 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 MTZ067-250545- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0002.260224T0600Z-260226T0000Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 1031 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet, greatest on southwest and west facing slopes, including the mountains around Cooke City. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow will likely increase avalanche danger. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are venturing into the high country, be prepared for dangerous conditions with heavy snow, strong winds and limited visibility. && $$ MTZ068-250545- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0002.260224T0600Z-260226T0000Z/ Crazy Mountains- 1031 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow will likely increase avalanche danger. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are venturing into the high country, be prepared for dangerous conditions with heavy snow, strong winds and limited visibility. && $$ MTZ171-WYZ198-250545- /O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0007.260224T0600Z-260226T0000Z/ Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains- Including the locations of Story and Burgess Jct 1031 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Travel on US-14 will be hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized higher accumulations are possible on west facing aspects. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings McKeown-Robbie Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 04:36:21 239 WWUS45 KBYZ 241035 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 335 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 MTZ067-251045- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260226T0000Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 335 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet, greatest on southwest and west facing slopes, including the mountains around Cooke City. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility over the exposed higher elevations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avalanche danger is likely to increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are venturing into the high country, be prepared for dangerous conditions with heavy snow, strong winds and limited visibility. && $$ MTZ068-251045- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260226T0000Z/ Crazy Mountains- 335 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility over the exposed higher elevations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avalanche danger is likely to increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are venturing into the high country, be prepared for dangerous conditions with heavy snow, strong winds and limited visibility. && $$ MTZ171-WYZ198-251045- /O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260226T0000Z/ Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains- Including the locations of Story and Burgess Jct 335 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Periods of snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel on US-14 through the Bighorns will be difficult at times. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially in higher exposed areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Lester Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 15:12:54 438 WWUS45 KBYZ 242112 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 212 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 MTZ067-252115- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260226T0000Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 212 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, greatest on southwest and west facing slopes. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility over the exposed higher elevations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated avalanche danger exists. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are venturing into the high country, be prepared for dangerous conditions with heavy snow, strong winds and limited visibility. && $$ MTZ068-252115- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260226T0000Z/ Crazy Mountains- 212 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility over the exposed higher elevations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avalanche danger is likely to increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are venturing into the high country, be prepared for dangerous conditions with heavy snow, strong winds and limited visibility. && $$ MTZ171-WYZ198-252115- /O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260226T0000Z/ Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains- Including the locations of Burgess Jct and Story 212 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel on US-14 through the Bighorns will be difficult at times. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially in higher exposed areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Torgerson Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 00:47:40 855 WWUS45 KBYZ 250647 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1147 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 MTZ067-260000- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260226T0000Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 1147 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, highest on the west and southwest slopes. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility over the exposed higher elevations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated avalanche danger exists. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are venturing into the high country, be prepared for dangerous conditions with heavy snow, strong winds and limited visibility. && $$ MTZ068-260000- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260226T0000Z/ Crazy Mountains- 1147 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility over the exposed higher elevations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avalanche danger is likely to increase. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are venturing into the high country, be prepared for dangerous conditions with heavy snow, strong winds and limited visibility. && $$ MTZ171-WYZ198-260000- /O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260226T0000Z/ Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains- Including the locations of Story and Burgess Jct 1147 PM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel on US-14 through the Bighorns will be difficult at times. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially in higher exposed areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Stetzer Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 07:01:11 736 WWUS45 KBYZ 251300 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 600 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 MTZ068-251400- /O.CAN.KBYZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260226T0000Z/ Crazy Mountains- 600 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow over the Crazy Mountains has tapered to light snow showers, and have cancelled the Winter Storm Warning for this area. $$ MTZ067-260000- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260226T0000Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 600 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, mainly on west aspects. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility over the exposed higher elevations. Elevated avalanche danger exists in the mountains around Cooke City. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow will be this morning. Expect snow to taper off early this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are venturing into the high country, be prepared for dangerous conditions with heavy snow, strong winds and limited visibility. && $$ MTZ171-WYZ198-260000- /O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260226T0000Z/ Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains- Including the locations of Story and Burgess Jct 600 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel on US-14 through the Bighorns will be difficult at times. Blowing snow will reduce visibility, especially in higher exposed areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most snow accumulation will be in the morning. Expect snow to taper off early this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Lester Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-02-25 12:52:51 384 WWUS45 KBYZ 251852 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1152 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 MTZ067-252000- /O.CAN.KBYZ.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260226T0000Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 1152 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow has moved out of the area. $$ MTZ171-WYZ198-252000- /O.CAN.KBYZ.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260226T0000Z/ Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains- Including the locations of Story and Burgess Jct 1152 AM MST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has moved out of the area. $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Torgerson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||