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Home Return to list Winter Storm Watch 0001 Issued by the Billings Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-22 03:12:13 621 WWUS45 KBYZ 220911 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 211 AM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 MTZ067-230915- /O.NEW.KBYZ.WS.A.0001.260224T0600Z-260226T0000Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 211 AM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches possible, greatest on southwest and west aspects, including the mountains around Cooke City. Winds gusting up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Higher exposed areas may see strong winds and significant blowing and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow may increase avalanche danger. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Lester Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 14:34:25 113 WWUS45 KBYZ 222034 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 134 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 MTZ067-232045- /O.CON.KBYZ.WS.A.0001.260224T0600Z-260226T0000Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 134 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches possible, greatest on southwest and west facing aspects, including the mountains around Cooke City. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Higher and more exposed areas may see stronger winds, resulting in significant blowing and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow may increase avalanche danger. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Matos Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-23 01:27:43 338 WWUS45 KBYZ 230727 WSWBYZ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 1227 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 MTZ067-240730- /O.UPG.KBYZ.WS.A.0001.260224T0600Z-260226T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBYZ.WS.W.0002.260224T0600Z-260226T0000Z/ Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains- Including the locations of Cooke City 1227 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, greatest on southwest and west facing slopes, including the mountains around Cooke City. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Higher and more exposed areas will see strong winds, resulting in significant blowing and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow will likely increase avalanche danger. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are venturing into the high country, be prepared for hazardous conditions with heavy snow, strong winds and limited visibility. && $$ Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at http://www.weather.gov/billings Lester | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||