Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ067-110000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0018.000000T0000Z-251211T0000Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-
Including the locations of Cooke City
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy
accumulating snow and significant blowing snow. Whiteout conditions
are possible over the highest elevations. Avalanche danger will
increase.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of moderate to heavy snow
possible Thursday and Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Outdoor activities in the mountains will be impacted by harsh winter
conditions, so be prepared.
&&
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
213 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
WYZ001-002-101400-
/O.CON.KRIW.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251211T0000Z/
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-
Including the cities of Lake, Old Faithful, and Mammoth
213 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 15
inches, with the highest amounts in the western Absarokas and
southwestern Yellowstone Park. Northern Yellowstone Park will see
4 to 8 inches of snow with much lower amounts, less than 2 inches
at Mammoth. Winds gusting as high as 60 to 70 mph across the
ridgetops.
* WHERE...Absaroka Mountains and Yellowstone National Park.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult across Yellowstone Park
and along Chief Joseph Highway. Significant blowing and drifting
of snow is expected. Backcountry travel is not advised.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit
https://weather.gov/riw/winter .
For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info .
&&
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High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
256 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ302-308-101500-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0029.251210T1500Z-251211T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0030.251210T1500Z-251211T0300Z/
Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains-
Including the following locations: Bynum, Heart Butte, Choteau,
Dupuyer, Browning, and Pendroy
256 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph expected.
* WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain
Front.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday.
* 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...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
256 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ303-101500-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0029.251210T1500Z-251211T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0030.251210T1500Z-251211T0300Z/
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including the following locations: Ethridge, Cut Bank, and Santa
Rita
256 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday.
* 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...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
&&
$$
Wilson
Avalanche Warning
MTZ067-101200-
Urgent - Immediate Broadcast Requested
Avalanche Warning
Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
Relayed by National Weather Service Billings MT
557 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center.
The Gallatin NF Avalanche Center in Bozeman has issued a
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas:
NWS Billings MT - MTZ067 (MTZ067)
* WHAT...The avalanche danger is HIGH and avalanches will happen
today.
* WHERE...The mountains near Cooke City
* WHEN...In effect from Tue 04:39 MST to Wed 04:39 MST.
* IMPACTS...Avalanches have been happening for the last 4 days.
More snow and especially high winds will cause many more
avalanches today.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche
conditions. Stay far away from any steep slope. Avalanches may
be triggered from flat terrain below steeper slopes.
Consult http://www.mtavalanche.com or www.avalanche.org for more
detailed information.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
$$
MTZ001-002-101200-
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Backcountry Avalanche Warning
Flathead Avalanche Center Hungry Horse MT
Relayed by National Weather Service Missoula MT
534 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
The following message is transmitted at the request of Flathead Avalanche
Center Hungry Horse MT.
...AVALANCHE WARNING ISSUED BY THE FLATHEAD AVALANCHE CENTER...
06:00 MST Tue Dec 09 2025
The Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse has issued a BACKCOUNTRY
AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas:
NWS Missoula MT -
MTZ001 (MTZ001)...MTZ002 (MTZ002)
* WHAT...Heavy rain, heavy snowfall, strong winds, and above-freezing
temperatures have created very dangerous avalanche conditions.
* WHERE...The Whitefish, Swan, and Flathead Ranges, as well as the Apgar
Mountains, Lake McDonald Valley, and Marias Pass areas of Glacier National
Park.
* WHEN...In effect from Tue 06:00 MST to Wed 05:00 MST.
* IMPACTS...Large to very large natural avalanches are likely on mid- and
upper-elevation slopes; they may involve wet snow or dense slabs of new and
wind-drifted snow. These slides can run into low elevation terrain and
valley bottoms, including terrain where it doesn`t appear to be enough snow
cover for avalanche hazards.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche
conditions. Travel in and below avalanche terrain is not recommended.
Avalanches may run long distances and can run into mature forests, valley
floors, or flat terrain.
Consult http://www.flatheadavalanche.org/ 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.
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ029-034-042-063-141-172-173-228-235-110315-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0040.251210T1200Z-251210T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.A.0018.251211T2100Z-251213T1800Z/
Musselshell-Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern
Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Northeastern Yellowstone-Southern
Wheatland-Southwestern Yellowstone-
Including the locations of Huntley, Melville, Custer, Roundup, Park
City, Laurel, Rapelje, Twodot, Melstone, Big Timber, Judith Gap,
Absarokee, Harlowton, Shawmut, Broadview, Reed Point, Pompeys Pillar,
Columbus, Musselshell, Lavina, Ryegate, and Billings
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation
expected Wednesday. Total snow accumulations less than 1 inch. A
light glaze of ice is possible with freezing rain. For the Winter
Storm Watch, heavy snow possible late Thursday into Saturday. Total
snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 11 AM MST
Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday afternoon
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Impacts to travel are possible. For the Winter Weather
Advisory, roads may become slick and hazardous due to mixed
precipitation, including freezing rain. For the Winter Storm Watch,
roads may become slick and hazardous due to accumulating snowfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Decreasing temperatures combined with falling
snow may result in a flash freeze on roadways Thursday evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ056-066-170-101800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0040.251210T1200Z-251210T1800Z/
Red Lodge Foothills-Beartooth Foothills-Northern Carbon-
Including the locations of Fromberg, McLeod, Red Lodge, Roberts, Nye,
Fishtail, Roscoe, and Joliet
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations less
than 1 inch. A light glaze of ice is possible with freezing rain.
* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills, Northern Carbon, and Red Lodge
Foothills.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 AM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads may become slick and hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ030>032-036-057-058-138-110315-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0040.251210T1500Z-251211T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.A.0018.251211T2100Z-251213T1800Z/
Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Powder River-Northern Big Horn-
Southern Rosebud-Southern Big Horn-
Including the locations of Lame Deer, Miles City, Ashland, Lodge
Grass, Colstrip, Volborg, Pryor, Wyola, Broadus, Hysham, Forsyth,
Hardin, Busby, Biddle, Ismay, Powderville, Ingomar, Bighorn,
Sonnette, Angela, Crow Agency, and Birney
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation
expected Wednesday. Total snow accumulations less than 1 inch. A
light glaze of ice is possible with freezing rain. For the Winter
Storm Watch, heavy snow possible late Thursday into Saturday. Total
snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Montana.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 8 AM to 5 PM MST
Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday afternoon
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Impacts to travel are possible. For the Winter Weather
Advisory, roads may become slick and hazardous due to mixed
precipitation, including freezing rain. For the Winter Storm Watch,
roads may become slick and hazardous due to accumulating snowfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Decreasing temperatures combined with falling
snow may result in a flash freeze on roadways Thursday evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ169-WYZ199-110000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0040.251210T1500Z-251211T0000Z/
Bighorn Canyon-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Clearmont, Ranchester, Big Horn, Sheridan,
Dayton, and Fort Smith
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations less
than one inch. A light glaze of ice is possible with freezing rain.
* WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads may become slick and hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
248 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ301-307-101215-
/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.A.0019.251211T2100Z-251213T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0054.251210T0700Z-251210T1800Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: East Glacier Park, Kiowa,
Logan Pass, Rogers Pass, Saint Mary, Babb, and Marias Pass
248 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 2 to 4 inches on Marias Pass, and up to 7
inches at ridge tops. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow
possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 12 inches
possible along Marias Pass, with over a foot of snow at the higher
peaks.
* WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to
11 AM MST Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday
afternoon through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be
required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure
they are prepared for dangerous conditions. Roads, and especially
bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures rapidly dropping behind the
arctic front Thursday afternoon will cause a flash freeze on
roadways and bridges. The heaviest period of snow will be on
Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Remember, a Winter Storm Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the watch
period.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road
Report website.
&&
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
241 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ016-017-021>023-025-026-059-060-101200-
/O.NEW.KGGW.WS.A.0004.251212T0300Z-251213T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGGW.WW.Y.0019.251210T1100Z-251212T0300Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-Central and Southern Valley-
Petroleum-Garfield-McCone-Dawson-Prairie-Northern Phillips-
Southwest Phillips-
Including Saco, Glendive, Zortman, Fort Peck, Terry, Winnett,
Glasgow, Frazer, Circle, Richey, Malta, Hinsdale, Whitewater, and
Jordan
241 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO
8 PM MST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Later this week, for the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow
possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 14 inches
possible.
* WHERE...Less toward the northeast corner of Montana. More toward
central Montana.
* WHEN...Later this week, for the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday
evening through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact multiple days` commutes. Roads,
and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become snow
covered, slick and hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
&&
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
213 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
WYZ008-101400-
/O.CON.KRIW.WW.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-251211T0000Z/
Bighorn Mountains West-
213 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 8 to 12 inches
across higher peaks in the northern part of the Range, including
along Granite Pass. Around 4 to 10 inches across Powder River
Pass. 1 to 3 inches of snow possible across the southern part of
the Range. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Bighorn Mountains West.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult across Powder River and
Granite Passes. Significant blowing and drifting of snow is
possible. Backcountry travel is not advised.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit
https://weather.gov/riw/winter .
For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info .
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1242 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ002-043-101800-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0047.251210T0700Z-251210T1800Z/
West Glacier Region-Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
1242 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
MST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate winter
weather impacts. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.
* WHERE...Marias Pass, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Highway 83
Seeley Lake to Condon, Glacier National Park, Highway 200 Bonner
to Greenough, Polebridge, Essex, I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth,
and Bad Rock Canyon.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions
to normal activities. Difficult traveling conditions. Use extra
caution while driving. The difficult conditions could impact the
Wednesday morning commute, especially over higher passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour will be
possible between 4am and 7am
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
315 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ065-066-102215-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WI.Y.0024.251210T1800Z-251212T0000Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Limestone, Dean, Mc Leod, Nye, Fishtail,
and Livingston
315 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM MST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting up to 70 mph expected.
* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 5 PM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
Beartooth Foothills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Wednesday night
through Thursday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.
Secure outdoor objects.
&&
$$
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ029-034-042-063-141-172-173-228-235-110315-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0040.251210T1200Z-251210T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.A.0018.251211T2100Z-251213T1800Z/
Musselshell-Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern
Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Northeastern Yellowstone-Southern
Wheatland-Southwestern Yellowstone-
Including the locations of Huntley, Melville, Custer, Roundup, Park
City, Laurel, Rapelje, Twodot, Melstone, Big Timber, Judith Gap,
Absarokee, Harlowton, Shawmut, Broadview, Reed Point, Pompeys Pillar,
Columbus, Musselshell, Lavina, Ryegate, and Billings
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation
expected Wednesday. Total snow accumulations less than 1 inch. A
light glaze of ice is possible with freezing rain. For the Winter
Storm Watch, heavy snow possible late Thursday into Saturday. Total
snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 11 AM MST
Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday afternoon
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Impacts to travel are possible. For the Winter Weather
Advisory, roads may become slick and hazardous due to mixed
precipitation, including freezing rain. For the Winter Storm Watch,
roads may become slick and hazardous due to accumulating snowfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Decreasing temperatures combined with falling
snow may result in a flash freeze on roadways Thursday evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ068-110315-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.A.0018.251211T2100Z-251213T1800Z/
Crazy Mountains-
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds could gust as high as
60 mph.
* WHERE...Crazy Mountains.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country may be impacted by heavy
accumulating snow and blowing snow. Avalanche danger may increase.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings
Palmquist
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ030>032-036-057-058-138-110315-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0040.251210T1500Z-251211T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.A.0018.251211T2100Z-251213T1800Z/
Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Powder River-Northern Big Horn-
Southern Rosebud-Southern Big Horn-
Including the locations of Lame Deer, Miles City, Ashland, Lodge
Grass, Colstrip, Volborg, Pryor, Wyola, Broadus, Hysham, Forsyth,
Hardin, Busby, Biddle, Ismay, Powderville, Ingomar, Bighorn,
Sonnette, Angela, Crow Agency, and Birney
812 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation
expected Wednesday. Total snow accumulations less than 1 inch. A
light glaze of ice is possible with freezing rain. For the Winter
Storm Watch, heavy snow possible late Thursday into Saturday. Total
snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Montana.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 8 AM to 5 PM MST
Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday afternoon
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Impacts to travel are possible. For the Winter Weather
Advisory, roads may become slick and hazardous due to mixed
precipitation, including freezing rain. For the Winter Storm Watch,
roads may become slick and hazardous due to accumulating snowfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Decreasing temperatures combined with falling
snow may result in a flash freeze on roadways Thursday evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
248 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ301-307-101215-
/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.A.0019.251211T2100Z-251213T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0054.251210T0700Z-251210T1800Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Southern Rocky Mountain Front-
Including the following locations: East Glacier Park, Kiowa,
Logan Pass, Rogers Pass, Saint Mary, Babb, and Marias Pass
248 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 2 to 4 inches on Marias Pass, and up to 7
inches at ridge tops. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow
possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 12 inches
possible along Marias Pass, with over a foot of snow at the higher
peaks.
* WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to
11 AM MST Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday
afternoon through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be
required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure
they are prepared for dangerous conditions. Roads, and especially
bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures rapidly dropping behind the
arctic front Thursday afternoon will cause a flash freeze on
roadways and bridges. The heaviest period of snow will be on
Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Remember, a Winter Storm Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the watch
period.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road
Report website.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
248 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ302-308>310-312>314-317-318-101215-
/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.A.0019.251211T2100Z-251213T1200Z/
Northern High Plains-Southern High Plains-Eastern Pondera and
Eastern Teton-Western and Central Chouteau County-Cascade County
below 5000ft-Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Fergus County
below 4500ft-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith
Mountains-
Including the following locations: Kings Hill Pass, Carter,
Hilger, Dupuyer, Browning, Bynum, Heart Butte, Brady, Choteau,
Moccasin, Hobson, Monarch, Pendroy, Raynesford, Benchland,
Conrad, Great Falls, Lewistown, Neihart, Floweree, Geyser,
Ledger, Stanford, Windham, and Fort Benton
248 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
12 inches possible across lower elevations, with locally higher
amounts at the higher mountain peaks. Winds could gust as high as
35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be
required for some vehicles over mountain passes. Those in the
backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
evening and Friday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures rapidly dropping behind the
arctic front Thursday afternoon will cause a flash freeze on
roadways and bridges. The heaviest period of snow will be on
Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Remember, a Winter Storm Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the watch
period.
&&
$$
Wilson
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
248 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ303>306-311-101215-
/O.NEW.KTFX.WS.A.0019.251211T1800Z-251213T1200Z/
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-Eastern Toole
and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County-Bears Paw
Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Including the following locations: Zurich, Rocky Boy, Shelby,
Havre, Santa Rita, Chester, Joplin, Ethridge, Cut Bank, Lothair,
Chinook, Galata, Devon, Whitlash, Hogeland, Fort Belknap, and
Harlem
248 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
12 inches possible across lower elevations, with locally higher
amounts in the Bears Paws.
* WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Counties, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County,
Northern Blaine County, and Bears Paw Mountains and Southern
Blaine.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures rapidly dropping behind the
arctic front Thursday afternoon will cause a flash freeze on
roadways and bridges. The heaviest period of snow will be on
Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Remember, a Winter Storm Watch means that there is at least a 50%
chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the watch
period.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Glasgow MT
241 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ016-017-021>023-025-026-059-060-101200-
/O.NEW.KGGW.WS.A.0004.251212T0300Z-251213T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGGW.WW.Y.0019.251210T1100Z-251212T0300Z/
Central and Southeast Phillips-Central and Southern Valley-
Petroleum-Garfield-McCone-Dawson-Prairie-Northern Phillips-
Southwest Phillips-
Including Saco, Glendive, Zortman, Fort Peck, Terry, Winnett,
Glasgow, Frazer, Circle, Richey, Malta, Hinsdale, Whitewater, and
Jordan
241 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO
8 PM MST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Later this week, for the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow
possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 14 inches
possible.
* WHERE...Less toward the northeast corner of Montana. More toward
central Montana.
* WHEN...Later this week, for the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday
evening through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact multiple days` commutes. Roads,
and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become snow
covered, slick and hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
.Near-record precipitation is possible this week as two Atmospheric
Rivers will move through the region. The first one arrives today and
continues through Tuesday, followed by a second, stronger one
Tuesday night through Thursday. Between 4 and 10 inches of moderate
to heavy rain are expected in the mountains. For some locations,
near record rainfall amounts are possible. The rain, falling on the
current snowpack, combined with mild nighttime temperatures will
increase snowmelt. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach
critical levels.
IDC035-049-092115-
/O.EXT.KMSO.FA.A.0009.251209T0000Z-251212T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clearwater-Idaho-
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025 /1153 AM PST Mon Dec 8 2025/
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and panhandle Idaho, including the
following counties, in central Idaho, Idaho. In panhandle Idaho,
Clearwater.
* WHEN...From 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ this afternoon through Thursday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and
ditches may become clogged with debris. People, structures, and
roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths
of canyons may be at risk from landslides.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolonged atmospheric river is expected to bring periods of
heavy rain to Idaho and Clearwater Counties, Monday night
through Thursday. Rising snow levels will lead to a rain on
snow event for elevations below 7,000 feet Monday night into
Tuesday morning. The precipitation rates will briefly
decrease Tuesday afternoon, before a second surge of moisture
arrives Tuesday night into Thursday morning with snow levels
rising to near 8,000 feet. By Thursday, significant
precipitation totals are forecast, with 2 to 5 inches in the
valleys and 5 to 10 inches in the mountains, with locally
higher totals over mountain crests. Landslides in areas of
steep terrain and minor flooding in urban and poor drainage
areas is possible.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop. Monitor basements for water
intrusion. You may want to preemptively shovel snow away from your
home.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
.Near-record precipitation is possible this week as two Atmospheric
Rivers will move through the region. The first one arrives today and
continues through Tuesday, followed by a second, stronger one
Tuesday night through Thursday. Between 4 and 10 inches of moderate
to heavy rain are expected in the mountains. For some locations,
near record rainfall amounts are possible. The rain, falling on the
current snowpack, combined with mild nighttime temperatures will
increase snowmelt. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach
critical levels.
MTC029-047-053-089-092115-
/O.EXB.KMSO.FA.A.0009.251209T0000Z-251212T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Flathead-Lake-Lincoln-Sanders-
1253 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following
counties, Flathead, Lake, Lincoln and Sanders.
* WHEN...From 5 PM MST this afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and
ditches may become clogged with debris. Rockfall is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolonged atmospheric river event will bring periods of
moderate to heavy rainfall to the region. Snow levels will
rise to 6,000 to 7,000 feet during the first moisture plume
on Tuesday. Snow levels will fall temporarily to 3,000 to
5,000 feet Tuesday night before rising again to 6,000 to
9,000 feet Wednesday and Thursday. Between 4 and 10 inches of
total precipitation will fall this week in the mountains and
upslope regions and between 1 and 4 inches of total rainfall
is expected in the valleys. Landslides in areas of steep
terrain and minor flooding in urban and poor drainage areas
are possible.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop. Monitor basements for water
intrusion. You may want to preemptively shovel snow away from your
home.
&&
$$
High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
315 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
MTZ063-141-172-228-102215-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.A.0012.251210T2100Z-251212T0000Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Big Timber, Melville, and
Harlowton
315 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and
Northern Sweet Grass.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Wednesday night
through Thursday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
&&
$$
Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings
Palmquist
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
248 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
WYZ001>020-022>030-101400-
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-
248 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Moderate to heavy snowfall continues for western mountains. Please
see Winter Weather Products and forecasts for details.
Strong to high wind developing from Kemmerer through Rock Springs
and into Natrona County. Please see High Wind Warnings for
details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Wednesday and Thursday...Snow likely in the western and northern
mountains. Strong to high wind continuing in southern Wyoming.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hydrologic Outlook
Hydrologic Outlook
MTC039-063-081-102100-
Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Missoula MT
122 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
...NEAR RECORD HEAVY PRECIPITATION TO BRING SMALL STREAM RISES, RISK
FOR ROCK AND LANDSLIDES, AND MINOR FLOODING THIS WEEK...
A prolonged atmospheric river is expected to bring periods of heavy
rain for western Montana Monday night through Thursday. Rising snow
levels will lead to a rain-on-snow event for elevations below 7,000
feet Monday night into Tuesday morning. Precipitation rates will
briefly decrease Tuesday afternoon before a second surge of moisture
arrives Tuesday night into Thursday. During the second surge, snow
levels will be lower initially, ranging from 3,500 to 5,000 feet
with some slushy snow accumulations across northwest Montana
valleys, but will then rise to 6,000 to 8,000 feet Wednesday into
Thursday. By Thursday, significant precipitation totals are
forecast, with 1 to 4 inches in the valleys and 5 to 8 inches in the
mountains, with locally higher totals over mountain crests.
Landslides in areas of steep terrain and minor flooding in urban and
poor-drainage areas are possible. Storm drains and ditches may
become clogged with debris. You may want to preemptively shovel snow
away from your homes. Watch basements for moisture intrusion.
$$
