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High Wind Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
840 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

WYZ110-150600-
/O.CON.KCYS.HW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250315T0600Z/
North Snowy Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Elk Mountain and Arlington
840 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate
  80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie, and North Snowy Range
  Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
  hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
  campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or
occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

Mose


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
554 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

UTZ110-151100-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-250316T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.WW.Y.0013.250315T0000Z-250316T0600Z/
Wasatch Mountains I-80 North-
Including the following locations - Logan Summit and Mantua
554 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 7
  inches.

* WHERE...Wasatch Mountains I-80 North.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Saturday Night.

* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For winter road
conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including
Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit
weather.gov/slc/winter.

&&

$$


Winter Storm Watch


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
249 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MTZ067-068-152100-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WS.A.0008.250316T1200Z-250317T1200Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-
Including the locations of Cooke City
249 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow
  accumulations between 8 and 14 inches possible, greatest on
  south-west facing aspects. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by snow
  and blowing snow, resulting in significantly reduced visibilities.
  Avalanche danger could increase.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another period of heavy snow is forecast,
  Monday through Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

Matos

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
127 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

IDZ066-151015-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WS.A.0005.250316T1200Z-250318T0000Z/
Centennial Mountains - Island Park-
Including the cities of Kilgore and Island Park
127 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
  15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Centennial Mountains - Island Park.00

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds
  could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.

Wyatt


High Wind Watch


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
249 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MTZ056-064>066-141-172-152100-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.250316T1500Z-250317T0900Z/
Red Lodge Foothills-Paradise Valley-Livingston Area-Beartooth
Foothills-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston, Emigrant, Corwin Springs,
Big Timber, Mc Leod, Chico, Melville, Dean, Nye, Pine Creek, Red
Lodge, Limestone, Fishtail, Miner, and Pray
249 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible in the Paradise Valley, Northern Sweet Grass, Red Lodge
  and Melville Foothills. Gusts up to 75 mph possible in the
  Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Montana.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest period of winds will occur
  between Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon for the Livingston
  Area, Paradise Valley, Northern Sweet Grass, and Melville
  Foothills. The strongest period of winds for the Red Lodge and
  Beartooth Foothills will be Sunday evening into early Monday
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
249 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MTZ169-171-WYZ198-199-152100-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0006.250316T2100Z-250317T0900Z/
Bighorn Canyon-Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains-Northeast Bighorn
Mountains-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Sheridan, Fort Smith, Story, and
Burgess Junction
249 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph in the
  Sheridan Foothills and the Bighorn Canyon. Gusts to 75 mph
  possible in the Pryor and Bighorn Mountains.

* WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon and Pryor/Northern Bighorn
  Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan
  Foothills.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Localized power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

Matos

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
220 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

WYZ002-003-151130-
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0007.250316T1200Z-250317T1200Z/
Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Meeteetse, Cody, and Clark
220 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Absaroka Mountains and Cody Foothills.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Motorists should be aware of sudden and strong
  crosswinds, especially near Chief Joseph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
220 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

WYZ008-009-151130-
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0007.250316T1200Z-250317T0600Z/
Bighorn Mountains West-Bighorn Mountains Southeast-
220 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Bighorn Mountains West.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
220 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

WYZ014-015-151130-
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0007.250316T1200Z-250317T0600Z/
Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
220 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Wind River Mountains East and Wind River Mountains West.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
220 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

WYZ019-020-151130-
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0007.250316T1200Z-250317T1800Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-Natrona County Lower
Elevations-
Including the cities of Casper and Jeffrey City
220 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range and Natrona County
  Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles, especially along the Casper Outer Loop.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
https://weather.gov/riw/ .

Straub

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
147 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MTZ320-322>330-151100-
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.A.0010.250316T1200Z-250317T0600Z/
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Elkhorn and Boulder
Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-Missouri Headwaters-Madison River
Valley-Gallatin Valley-Northwest Beaverhead County-Beaverhead and
Western Madison below 6000ft-Ruby Mountains and Southern
Beaverhead Mountains-Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and
Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Bozeman, Big Sky, Bozeman
Pass, Battle Ridge Pass, Dillon, Norris, Maudlow, Wisdom, Toston,
Homestake Pass, Big Hole Pass, Whitehall, Targhee Pass, Montana
City, Winston, Chief Joseph Pass, Glen, Pony, Waterloo, Elk Park
Pass, West Yellowstone, Cameron, Raynolds Pass, Wickes, Monida
Pass, Jeffers, Three Forks, Wise River, McAllister, Harrison,
Trident, Clancy, Bannack, Willow Creek, Townsend, Deep Creek
Pass, Boulder, Dewey, Gallatin Gateway, Ennis, and Corbin
147 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Southwestern Montana along and south of Interstate 90, Big
  Belt, Bridger, Castle, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon
  Ferry Area.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the watch period.

&&

$$

Ludwig


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
157 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

WYZ001>020-022>030-160000-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn Basin-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Bighorn Mountains West-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Jackson Hole-Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
157 PM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Areas of snow and gusty winds continue across central WY through this
evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Saturday and Sunday: Moderate snow continues for the northwestern
Wyoming through the upcoming weekend.

Sunday night and Monday: Strong to high winds will develop across a
large portion of the state.

Monday and Tuesday...A chance for more widespread snow.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1052 AM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

COZ030>051-151700-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
1052 AM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A strong, quick moving storm system will track across the area
today. Mountain snow is expected through the day, with snow and
blowing snow leading to continued hazardous travel into this
afternoon. Rain and snow showers will continue to shift east
across the plains, with strong wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Warm, dry and breezy conditions may lead to areas of critical
fire weather conditions Sunday and particularly Monday. Another
storm system looks slated to impact the state Tuesday into
Wednesday, with snow for the mountains and potential for winter
weather impacts for the lower elevations as well.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight, but
reports of snowfall and high wind gusts will be appreciated.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
318 AM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-150930-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
318 AM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Colorado, southwest
Colorado, west central Colorado, east central Utah, northeast Utah
and southeast Utah.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A winter storm will additional snowfall ranging from 3 to 8 inches
across the higher terrain with locally higher amounts possible. A few
inches may fall in the high valleys. Afternoon wind gusts up to
40 mph are expected in the southern valleys with stronger gusts of
up to 50 mph in the mountains.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Unsettled weather continues off and on into next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight, however
spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service in Grand Junction.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
318 AM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

SDZ001-002-014-024-025-027>029-075-078-WYZ054>058-060-151300-
Harding-Northern Perkins-Ziebach-Northern Black Hills-
Northern Foothills-Southern Foothills-Central Black Hills-
Southern Black Hills-Eastern Fall River-Southern Perkins-
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Western Crook-
Wyoming Black Hills-Weston County Plains-Northeastern Crook-
318 AM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A storm system moving just south of the area will bring strong
northwest winds with gusts to 40 mph across the Black Hills, and
up to 55 mph across the plains, with some light rain and snow also
expected. At this time, any snow accumulation is expected to be
minor. The exception will be across the northern Black Hills,
where an inch or two will be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Another storm system will cross the area on Tuesday and Wednesday,
possibly bringing some light accumulations of snow across the
plains, and several inches possible across the higher elevations
of the Black Hills.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
318 AM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025

SDZ012-013-026-030>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>074-076-077-WYZ059-
151300-
Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Rapid City-Custer Co Plains-
Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Western Fall River-
Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-
Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-
Hermosa Foothills-Southern Oglala Lakota-Southern Jackson-
Newcastle-
318 AM MDT Fri Mar 14 2025 /418 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A storm system moving just south of the area will bring strong
winds with gusts over 60 mph across the plains. Wind gusts close
to 70 mph will be possible just east of the Black Hills. Some
light rain and snow is also expected. Little or no snow
accumulation is anticipated across the plains.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Very windy conditions will persist across the South Dakota plains
through early Saturday morning.

Another storm system will cross the area on Tuesday and
Wednesday, possibly bringing some light accumulations of snow
across the plains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

$$

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