Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 2:01PM MDT until March 15 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Prolonged periods of heavy snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 1 and 3 feet, greatest on south and west
facing aspects. Locally higher totals are possible. Winds could
gust as high as 85 mph through this evening.
* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be severely impacted
by heavy accumulating and blowing snow. Widespread blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may not begin falling on the north
aspects until Friday.
Instruction:
Do not get caught unprepared in the high country. Severe winter
conditions are expected. Avalanche danger will also increase.
Area Description:
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender: