Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued May 21 at 1:15AM MDT until May 21 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 12:15am
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow...mainly on north facing slopes above
6500 ft. Total snow accumulations 8 to 15 inches. North winds
gusting as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy
accumulating snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several inches of snow are expected over
Beartooth Pass, which may impact the opening of the highway at the
end of the week. Be sure to monitor road conditions before
traveling.
Instruction:
Don't be caught unprepared in the high country during this winter
storm. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.
Area Description:
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender: