Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 11 at 1:47PM MDT until March 15 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Prolonged periods of heavy snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 1 and 3 feet possible, greatest on south and
west facing aspects. Winds could gust as high as 85 mph Thursday.
* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be severely impacted
by heavy accumulating snow. Travel could be very difficult to
impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees
and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin this evening on south and west
facing aspects. Snow may not begin falling on the north aspects
until Thursday night or 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: