Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 13 at 2:34PM MDT until March 15 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills, Northern Carbon, and Red Lodge
Foothills.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds may keep the colder air and
accumulating snowfall off the foothills until late Friday or Friday
night. Best chance of accumulating snowfall is Saturday through
Saturday night. A period of mixed precipitation, including
freezing rain is possible this evening and Saturday morning. The
most likely areas to be impacted will be along Highway 78 north of
Roscoe and US-212 north of Red Lodge. Snow is expected to move in
Saturday.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road
conditions, call 5 1 1.
Area Description:
Red Lodge Foothills; Beartooth Foothills; Northern Carbon
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT