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5 of 88Heat Advisory
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures of 90 to 100 degrees expected. * WHERE...Judith Gap,...
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, greatest near the Beartooth...
Red Flag Warning
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a...
Red Flag Warning
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a...
Red Flag Warning
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a...
Past Weather Alerts for Big Timber
Heat Advisory
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures of 90 to 100 degrees expected. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot daytime temperatures combined with warm overnight low temperatures will produce cumulative heat stress. This heat stress will become dangerous to anyone without adequate cooling and hydration.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, greatest near the Beartooth Mountains. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will become difficult this evening due to the snow and poor visibility. Roads will likely become slick as temperatures fall below freezing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation may begin as rain late this afternoon before changing over to wet snow early this evening. Heaviest snow will be this evening.
Red Flag Warning
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In South Central MT...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * COLD FRONT: Late afternoon into this evening. * WIND: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Shifting to the north with gusts to 40 mph behind the front. * HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 75 degrees.
Red Flag Warning
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zone...274. In South Central MT Fire Zones...126...127...128...129. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell. In North Central WY...Sheridan. In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater Sweet Grass...Yellowstone. * COLD FRONT: Late afternoon into this evening. * WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Shifting to the north with gusts to 40 mph behind the front. * HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent. As low as 8 percent in Sheridan county. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 83.
Red Flag Warning
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior and new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zone...274. In South Central MT Fire Zones...126...127...128...129. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell. In North Central WY...Sheridan. In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater Sweet Grass...Yellowstone. * COLD FRONT: Late afternoon into this evening. * WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Shifting to the north with gusts to 40 mph behind the front. * HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 83 degrees.
Red Flag Warning
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior and new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA: In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In South Central MT...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * COLD FRONT: Late afternoon into this evening. * WIND: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Shifting to the north with gusts to 40 mph behind the front. * HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 75 degrees.
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior and the potential for new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA: In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125. For Zone 123, the worst conditions will impact the lower elevations where grasses remain dead or dry. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In South Central MT...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * COLD FRONT: The front will move in from the north, with passage timing forecast between 3 PM and 9 PM MDT Wednesday. Expect the districts along the Beartooth Foothills to see frontal arrival the latest. This will bring an end to the gusty conditions and shift winds from the west to the north-northeast. Light showers are possible behind the front, although the chance of a wetting rain is low. * WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Strongest from Livingston to Big Timber and north through Harlowton. * HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 75 degrees.
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior and the potential for new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zone...274. In South Central MT Fire Zones...126...127...128...129. For Zones 126, 127, and 129, the worst conditions will impact the lower elevations where grasses remain dead or dry. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell. In North Central WY...Sheridan. In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater Sweet Grass...Yellowstone. * COLD FRONT: The front will move in from the north, with passage timing forecast between 3 PM and 9 PM MDT Wednesday. Expect the the southern districts to see frontal arrival latest. This will bring an end to the gusty conditions and shift winds from the west to the north-northeast. Light showers are possible behind the front, although the chance of a wetting rain is low. * WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent. In Sheridan County, as low as 8 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 82 degrees.
Fire Weather Watch
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front may create erratic fire behavior and the potential for new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA: In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125. For Zone 123, the worst conditions will impact the lower elevations where grasses remain dead or dry. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In South Central MT...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * COLD FRONT: Frontal passage is forecast Wednesday evening, bringing an end to the strongest gusts and a shift from the west to the north-northeast. Light showers are possible behind the front, although the chance of a wetting rain is low. * WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, strongest from Livingston to Big Timber and north through Harlowton. * HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 75 degrees.
Fire Weather Watch
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front may create erratic fire behavior and the potential for new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zone...274. In South Central MT Fire Zones...126...127...128...129. For Zones 126, 127, and 129, the worst conditions will impact the lower elevations where grasses remain dead or dry. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell. In North Central WY...Sheridan. In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater Sweet Grass...Yellowstone. * COLD FRONT: Frontal passage is forecast Wednesday evening, bringing an end to the gusty conditions and a shift from the west to the north-northeast. Light showers are possible behind the front, although the chance of a wetting rain is low. * WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent. In Sheridan County, as low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 83 degrees.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West wind gusts up to 90 mph expected. * WHERE...Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will create dangerous backcountry conditions.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts 60 to 75 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * 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 could cause rapid fire spread in grasses. Use caution with any burning activities.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous backcountry conditions.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Strong west winds gusting to 75 mph. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong to dangerous crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread in grasses. Use caution with any burning activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will become strong to dangerous today with gusts up to 75 mph. Locally higher gusts have the potential to cause power outages.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Very strong west winds gusting to 80 mph occurring. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong to dangerous crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire spread in grasses. Areas of blowing dust may result in reduced visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will diminish this evening.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous backcountry conditions.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts 60 to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From 5 AM MST Saturday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * 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 early Sunday through Sunday evening.
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...West wind gusts up to 90 mph possible. * WHERE...Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will create dangerous backcountry conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be on Sunday.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Periods of strong west winds gusting 60 to 75 mph expected. Gusts to 60 mph are forecast on Saturday before weakening Saturday night. Winds will increase on Sunday, becoming strong to dangerous with gusts to 75 mph. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST Saturday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Strong to dangerous crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest period of winds will be on Sunday. Winds will weaken a bit Saturday night with gusts in the 40s and 50s mph.
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * 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 early Sunday through Sunday evening.
High Wind Warning
* 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.
High Wind Warning
* 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.
High Wind Warning
* 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.
High Wind Warning
* 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.
Wind Advisory
* 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.
Wind Advisory
* 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.
High Wind Warning
* 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.
High Wind Warning
* 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.
High Wind Warning
* 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.
High Wind Warning
* 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.
Wind Advisory
* 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.
Avalanche Warning
AVWBYZ The following message is transmitted at the request of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. The Gallatin NF Avalanche Center in Bozeman has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Billings MT - MTZ067 (MTZ067) * WHAT...The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center has issued an AVALANCHE WARNING for the Cooke City area. Heavy snowfall and strong winds are rapidly loading weak layers in the snowpack, creating very dangerous avalanche conditions. Human-triggered and natural avalanches are likely. Avoid travel on and underneath slopes steeper than 30 degrees. The avalanche danger is HIGH on all slopes. * WHERE...The mountains in and around Cooke City. * WHEN...In effect from Tue 05:00 MST to Wed 05:00 MST. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and strong winds are creating unstable conditions over wide areas. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Backcountry travelers should stay off and out from under slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Avalanches can be triggered from flat terrain above, below, and to the side of steep slopes. Avalanches will run into lower-angled terrain. Consult http://www.mtavalanche.com or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
Winter Storm Warning
* 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.
Winter Storm Warning
* 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.
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds gusting up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds gusting 65 to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM MST this morning. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will decrease with the passage of a cold front early this morning. Periods of strong winds are expected to develop again late tonight and continue into Friday.
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...Today's warning is cancelled. For the watch, west winds gusting to 70 mph possible late tonight into Friday. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber to Melville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds have decreased this morning and will remain subdued through the day. Winds will begin to ramp back up late tonight.
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds gusting up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber to Melville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of strong winds are expected to develop again Wednesday and Thursday.
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph occurring. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting to 65 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will begin to decrease with the passage of a cold front early Tuesday morning. Periods of strong winds are expected to develop again Wednesday and Thursday.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds gusting 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber to Melville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of strong winds are expected to develop again Wednesday and Thursday.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Periods of 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 60 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Higher and more exposed areas will see strong winds, resulting in significant blowing and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow will likely increase avalanche danger.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches possible, greatest on southwest and west facing aspects, including the mountains around Cooke City. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Higher and more exposed areas may see stronger winds, resulting in significant blowing and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow may increase avalanche danger.