Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 2:42AM MDT until March 15 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 1:42am
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 1:45am
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 today.
* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will 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 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
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