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Home Return to list Winter Weather Advisory 0019 Issued by the Billings Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-20 13:56:25 568 WWUS45 KBYZ 201855 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1255 PM MDT Wed May 20 2026 MTZ067-211900- /O.NEW.KBYZ.WS.W.0009.260521T0000Z-260522T0000Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 1255 PM MDT Wed May 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected...mainly on north facing slopes above 7000 ft. Total snow accumulations 8-13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ171-WYZ198-211900- /O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0019.260521T0900Z-260522T0300Z/ Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains- Including the locations of Burgess Jct and Story 1255 PM MDT Wed May 20 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Roads, including US-14, will likely become slippery and hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Tesar Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-20 21:05:21 383 WWUS45 KBYZ 210204 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 804 PM MDT Wed May 20 2026 MTZ067-220000- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260522T0000Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 804 PM MDT Wed May 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow...mainly on north facing slopes above 7000 ft. Total snow accumulations 8-15 inches. North winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several inches of snow are expected over Beartooth Pass, which may impact the opening of the highway at the end of the week. Be sure to monitor road conditions before traveling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dont be caught unprepared in the high country during this winter storm. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ171-WYZ198-220215- /O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0019.260521T0900Z-260522T0300Z/ Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains- Including the locations of Story and Burgess Jct 804 PM MDT Wed May 20 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. North winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Expect wintry travel conditions on US-14 through Burgess Junction. Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Lester Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-21 02:16:18 306 WWUS45 KBYZ 210715 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 115 AM MDT Thu May 21 2026 MTZ067-220000- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260522T0000Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 115 AM MDT Thu May 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow...mainly on north facing slopes above 6500 ft. Total snow accumulations 8 to 15 inches. North winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several inches of snow are expected over Beartooth Pass, which may impact the opening of the highway at the end of the week. Be sure to monitor road conditions before traveling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dont be caught unprepared in the high country during this winter storm. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ MTZ171-WYZ198-220300- /O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0019.260521T0900Z-260522T0300Z/ Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains- Including the locations of Story and Burgess Jct 115 AM MDT Thu May 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. North winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Expect wintry travel conditions on US-14 through Burgess Junction. Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Palmquist Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-21 15:30:31 817 WWUS45 KBYZ 212030 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 230 PM MDT Thu May 21 2026 MTZ067-212130- /O.CAN.KBYZ.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260522T0000Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 230 PM MDT Thu May 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat of heavy accumulating snow and impacts has ended. People in the high country should still anticipate a few snow showers the rest of the day, but heavy snow is no longer expected. $$ MTZ171-WYZ198-220300- /O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260522T0300Z/ Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains- Including the locations of Story and Burgess Jct 230 PM MDT Thu May 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. North winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Expect wintry travel conditions on US-14 through Burgess Junction. Recreation in the high country will be impacted by moderate to heavy accumulating snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Tesar Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-21 18:58:08 485 WWUS45 KBYZ 212357 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 557 PM MDT Thu May 21 2026 MTZ171-WYZ198-220100- /O.CAN.KBYZ.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260522T0300Z/ Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn Mountains- Including the locations of Story and Burgess Jct 557 PM MDT Thu May 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has tapered to light snow showers and flurries. Little to no further accumulation is expected so the advisory is cancelled. $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Lester | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||