Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued May 4 at 6:56PM MDT until May 6 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 5:56pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected on northeast aspects. Total snow
accumulations between 10 and 15 inches above 7000 feet. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy
accumulating snow. The heavy snow will also hamper snow removal
operations on the Beartooth Highway.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Much less snow will fall on southwest and
west facing slopes, including the mountains around Cooke City.
Instruction:
Be prepared for wintry conditions if you plan to venture into the
mountains.
Area Description:
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT