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Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Billings, MT

March 12, 2019Carter County, Powder River County, Montana

NWS Billings, MT issued this blizzard warning at Mar 12, 2019, 3:44 PM MDT for Carter County, Powder River County, Montana. It took effect at Mar 13, 2019, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 20 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 12, 2019, 3:44 PM MDT (21:44 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2019, 6:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2019, 2:27 AM MDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Billings, MT

Counties Carter County, MT, Powder River County, MT

The radar

The Rapid City radar (KUDX), 231 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 13, 3:00 PM MDTSNOW 31 Sse Alzada, MT
Mar 13, 6:00 PM MDTSNOW 319 Ese Broadus, MT
Mar 13, 6:00 PM MDTSNOW 38 S Belle Creek, MT

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Rapid City, SD (KRAP), launched 12:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 232 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Rapid City, SD at 12:00Z on 2019-03-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Rapid City, SD at 12:00Z on 2019-03-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2600 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
76 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
97 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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494 
WWUS45 KBYZ 122144
WSWBYZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
344 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

MTZ036-037-WYZ099-132145-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.WS.A.0007.190313T1200Z-190314T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.BZ.W.0002.190313T1200Z-190314T1800Z/
Powder River-Carter-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of  Broadus, Biddle, Powderville, 
Sonnette, Ekalaka, Alzada, Hammond, Belltower, Sheridan, Dayton, 
Ranchester, Big Horn, and Story
344 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  5 to 9 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
  Significant blowing/drifting Snow, and reduced visibilities 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. In Montana, Powder 
  River and Carter.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will become very difficult. Areas of
  blowing snow could reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less.
  Roads may require closure due to drifting and limited
  visibility.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. This will lead to whiteout conditions, 
making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must 
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, 
stay with your vehicle. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ038-058-132145-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.WS.A.0007.190313T1200Z-190314T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WS.W.0007.190313T1200Z-190314T1800Z/
Southern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-
Including the locations of  Lodge Grass, Pryor, Wyola, Lame Deer,
Ashland, and Birney
344 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8
  inches expected, with higher amounts along higher hills. Winds
  gusting as high as 30 mph. Blowing/Drifting Snow and reduced visibilities
  expected.
 
* WHERE...Southern Big Horn and Southern Rosebud.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
  impossible. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
  The hazardous conditions will impact Wednesday evening and 
  Thursday morning commutes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

WYZ098-132145-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.WS.A.0007.190313T1200Z-190314T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WS.W.0007.190313T1200Z-190314T1800Z/
Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of  Burgess Jct
344 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 17
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Significant
  Blowing/Drifting Snow and reduced visibilities expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
  impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ033-132145-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.WS.A.0007.190313T1200Z-190314T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.190313T1200Z-190314T1800Z/
Fallon-
Including the locations of  Baker, Plevna, and Webster
344 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON
MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. Blowing/Drifting 
  Snow and Reduced Visibilities expected.

* WHERE...Fallon.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
  hazardous conditions could impact morning or evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ030>032-035-057-132145-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.190313T1200Z-190314T1800Z/
Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Yellowstone-Northern Big Horn-
Including the locations of  Hysham, Bighorn, Colstrip, Forsyth, 
Ingomar, Angela, Miles City, Ismay, Volborg, Billings, Laurel, 
Huntley, Pompeys Pillar, Custer, Broadview, Hardin, Crow Agency, 
and Busby
344 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON
MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches
  expected. Greatest accumulations along and South of Interstates
  90 and 94. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. Blowing/Drifting 
  Snow and reduced visibilities expected.

* WHERE...Treasure, Northern Rosebud, Custer, Yellowstone and 
  Northern Big Horn.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ039-056-066-132145-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.190313T0800Z-190314T1200Z/
Eastern Carbon-Red Lodge Foothills-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of  Bridger, Joliet, Fromberg, Belfry, 
Warren, Red Lodge, Roberts, Roscoe, Fishtail, McLeod, and Nye
344 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM
MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches
  expected with locally higher amounts possible near Red Lodge.
  Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. Blowing/Drifting Snow and 
  reduced visibilities expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Carbon, Red Lodge Foothills and Beartooth 
  Foothills.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult. Patchy blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ065-132145-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.190313T0800Z-190314T1200Z/
Livingston Area-
Including the locations of  Livingston and Springdale
344 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM
MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. Blowing/Drifting 
  Snow and Reduced Visibilities expected.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and 
  evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
374 
WWUS45 KBYZ 130931
WSWBYZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
331 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

MTZ036-037-140945-
/O.CON.KBYZ.BZ.W.0002.190313T1200Z-190314T1800Z/
Powder River-Carter-
Including the locations of  Broadus, Biddle, Powderville, 
Sonnette, Ekalaka, Alzada, Hammond, and Belltower
331 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. 

* WHERE...Powder River and Carter.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel conditions will become very
  difficult today and likely impossible tonight, with severe
  blowing and drifting snow and near zero visibility at times.
  Roadways include U.S. Highway 212, Highway 59, and state road
  323. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel in
this area. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with 
you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

WYZ099-140945-
/O.CON.KBYZ.BZ.W.0002.190313T1200Z-190314T1800Z/
Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of  Sheridan, Dayton, Ranchester, 
Big Horn, and Story
331 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches expected, with locally a foot near Story. Winds gusting 
  as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Sheridan Foothills.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel conditions will become very
  difficult today and likely impossible tonight, with severe
  blowing and drifting snow and near zero visibility at times.
  Roadways include Interstate 90, and U.S. Highway 14 and 16.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel in
this area. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with 
you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ038-058-140945-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0007.190313T1200Z-190314T1800Z/
Southern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-
Including the locations of  Lodge Grass, Pryor, Wyola, Lame Deer,
Ashland, and Birney
331 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, gusty winds, and blowing snow. Total snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected. Winds gusting as high
  as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Rosebud and Southern Big Horn.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel conditions will become very
  difficult today, and may become impossible in some locations
  tonight, with blowing and drifting snow and poor visibility at
  times. Roadways include Interstate 90, U.S. Highway 212, and
  state road 313.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

WYZ098-140945-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0007.190313T1200Z-190314T1800Z/
Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of  Burgess Jct
331 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, strong winds, and blowing snow. Total snow 
  accumulations of 10 to 16 inches expected. Winds gusting as high
  as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northeast Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel and back country conditions will
  become very difficult today, and may become impossible tonight,
  with blowing and drifting snow and near zero visibility at
  times. Roadways include U.S. Highway 14. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel and back country conditions very 
hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra 
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an 
emergency. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ030>033-035-057-140945-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.190313T1200Z-190314T1800Z/
Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Yellowstone-
Northern Big Horn-
Including the locations of  Hysham, Bighorn, Colstrip, Forsyth, 
Ingomar, Angela, Miles City, Ismay, Volborg, Baker, Plevna, 
Webster, Billings, Laurel, Huntley, Pompeys Pillar, Custer, 
Broadview, Hardin, Crow Agency, and Busby
331 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS
MORNING TO NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, gusty winds, and blowing snow. Total snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. Winds gusting as high
  as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Montana.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ039-056-066-140945-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Eastern Carbon-Red Lodge Foothills-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of  Bridger, Joliet, Fromberg, Belfry, 
Warren, Red Lodge, Roberts, Roscoe, Fishtail, McLeod, and Nye
331 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, gusty winds, and blowing snow. Snow accumulations
  of 3 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills, Red Lodge Foothills and Eastern 
  Carbon.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may be difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ065-140945-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Livingston Area-
Including the locations of  Livingston and Springdale
331 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$
174 
WWUS45 KBYZ 131950
WSWBYZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
150 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

MTZ036-037-141800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Powder River-Carter-
Including the locations of  Broadus, Biddle, Powderville, 
Sonnette, Ekalaka, Alzada, Hammond, and Belltower
150 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Powder River and Carter.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel conditions will become very 
  difficult today and likely impossible tonight, with severe 
  blowing and drifting snow and near zero visibility at times. 
  Roadways include U.S. Highway 212, Highway 59, and state road 
  323.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel in
this area. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with
you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

WYZ099-141800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of  Sheridan, Dayton, Ranchester, 
Big Horn, and Story
150 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches expected, with locally a foot near Story. Winds gusting 
  as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Sheridan Foothills.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel conditions will become very 
  difficult today and likely impossible tonight, with severe 
  blowing and drifting snow and near zero visibility at times. 
  Roadways include Interstate 90, and U.S. Highway 14 and 16.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel in
this area. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with
you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ038-058-141800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Southern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-
Including the locations of  Lodge Grass, Pryor, Wyola, Lame Deer,
Ashland, and Birney
150 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, gusty winds, and blowing snow. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high 
  as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Rosebud and Southern Big Horn.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel conditions will become very 
  difficult today, and may become impossible in some locations 
  tonight, with blowing and drifting snow and poor visibility at 
  times. Roadways include Interstate 90, U.S. Highway 212, and 
  state road 313.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

WYZ098-141800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of  Burgess Jct
150 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, strong winds, and blowing snow. Total snow 
  accumulations of 10 to 14 inches expected. Winds gusting as 
  high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northeast Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel and back country conditions will 
  become very difficult today, and may become impossible 
  tonight, with blowing and drifting snow and near zero 
  visibility at times. Roadways include U.S. Highway 14. Cold 
  wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel and back country conditions very
hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ030>033-035-057-141800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Yellowstone-
Northern Big Horn-
Including the locations of  Hysham, Bighorn, Colstrip, Forsyth, 
Ingomar, Angela, Miles City, Ismay, Volborg, Baker, Plevna, 
Webster, Billings, Laurel, Huntley, Pompeys Pillar, Custer, 
Broadview, Hardin, Crow Agency, and Busby
150 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, gusty winds, and blowing snow. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. Winds gusting as high 
  as 40 mph. Heaviest snowfall south of Interstates 94 and 90.

* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Montana.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ039-056-066-141200-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Eastern Carbon-Red Lodge Foothills-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of  Bridger, Joliet, Fromberg, Belfry, 
Warren, Red Lodge, Roberts, Roscoe, Fishtail, McLeod, and Nye
150 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, gusty winds, and blowing snow. Snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills, Red Lodge Foothills and Eastern 
  Carbon.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may be difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ065-141200-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Livingston Area-
Including the locations of  Livingston and Springdale
150 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$
798 
WWUS45 KBYZ 132156
WSWBYZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
356 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

MTZ030>032-035-057-132300-
/O.CAN.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Yellowstone-Northern Big Horn-
356 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Additional snowfall from Billings to Forsyth and Miles City 
should be less than an inch the rest of the evening with minimal
impacts. Motorists should use caution after dark as wet roads may
freeze up and become quite slick, especially on bridges. 

$$

MTZ036-037-141800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Powder River-Carter-
Including the locations of  Broadus, Biddle, Powderville, 
Sonnette, Ekalaka, Alzada, Hammond, and Belltower
356 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Near blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 
  to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Powder River and Carter. Mainly along the Wyoming and
  Dakota borders. 

* WHEN...until noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall expectations for the area have
  been reduced. However, travel conditions may still become very
  difficult tonight as snow begins to stick and strong northwest
  winds cause severe blowing and drifting snow, especially along
  and near the Wyoming and Dakota borders. Affected roadways 
  include U.S. Highway 212, Highway 59, and state road 323.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Do not travel in this area. If you must 
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, 
stay with your vehicle.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

WYZ099-141800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of  Sheridan, Dayton, Ranchester, 
Big Horn, and Story
356 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 6 inches expected, with locally higher
  amounts near Story. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Sheridan Foothills.

* WHEN...until noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expected snowfall amounts have been 
  reduced for Sheridan County, However, travel conditions are 
  still expected to be very difficult overnight with areas of 
  snow, slick roads and limited visibility in blowing and drifting
  snow. Affected roadways include Interstate 90, and U.S. Highway
  14 and 16.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities 
are likely. This will make travel very dangerous. Do not travel 
in this area. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with 
you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ038-058-141800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Southern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-
Including the locations of  Lodge Grass, Pryor, Wyola, Lame Deer,
Ashland, and Birney
356 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Areas of snow, gusty winds, and blowing snow. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high 
  as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Rosebud and Southern Big Horn.

* WHEN...until noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expected snowfall amounts have been
  reduced. However, blowing and drifting snow and poor visibility
  will create difficult travel conditions overnight. Impacted 
  roadways include Interstate 90, U.S. Highway 212, and state road
  313.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

WYZ098-141800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of  Burgess Jct
356 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate snow and strong winds will produce blowing and
  drifting snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches 
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northeast Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...until noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel and back country conditions will be
  very difficult overnight with blowing and drifting snow and near
  zero visibility at times. Affected roads include U.S. Highway
  14.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ033-141800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Fallon-
Including the locations of  Baker, Plevna, and Webster
356 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, gusty winds, and blowing snow. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. Winds gusting as high 
  as 40 mph. Heaviest snowfall south of Interstates 94 and 90.

* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Montana.

* WHEN...until noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions overnight.
  Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ039-056-066-141200-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Eastern Carbon-Red Lodge Foothills-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of  Bridger, Joliet, Fromberg, Belfry, 
Warren, Red Lodge, Roberts, Roscoe, Fishtail, McLeod, and Nye
356 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Periods of snow, gusty winds, and blowing snow. Snow
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high 
  as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills, Red Lodge Foothills and Eastern 
  Carbon.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may be difficult. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ065-141200-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Livingston Area-
Including the locations of  Livingston and Springdale
356 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected.

* WHERE...Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and
  limited visibility at times, especially near Bozeman Pass. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$
426 
WWUS45 KBYZ 140456
WSWBYZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1056 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

MTZ039-056-065-066-140600-
/O.CAN.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Eastern Carbon-Red Lodge Foothills-Livingston Area-
Beartooth Foothills-
1056 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Only light additional snowfall is expected tonight, therefor the
advisory has been cancelled. Be careful as roads will remain snow
covered and icy in spots through Thursday morning.

$$

MTZ036-037-141800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Powder River-Carter-
Including the locations of  Broadus, Biddle, Powderville, 
Sonnette, Ekalaka, Alzada, Hammond, and Belltower
1056 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Near blizzard conditions. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Powder River and Carter. Mainly along the Wyoming and 
  Dakota borders.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall expectations for the area have 
  been reduced. However, travel conditions may still become very 
  difficult tonight as snow begins to stick and strong northwest 
  winds cause severe blowing and drifting snow, especially along 
  and near the Wyoming and Dakota borders. Affected roadways 
  include U.S. Highway 212, Highway 59, and state road 323.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Do not travel in this area. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

WYZ099-141800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of  Sheridan, Dayton, Ranchester, 
Big Horn, and Story
1056 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard or near blizzard conditions. snow accumulations
  of 2 to 5 inches expected, with locally higher amounts near 
  Story. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Sheridan Foothills.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expected snowfall amounts have been 
  reduced for Sheridan County, However, travel conditions are 
  still expected to be very difficult overnight with areas of 
  snow, slick roads and limited visibility in blowing and 
  drifting snow. Affected roadways include Interstate 90, and 
  U.S. Highway 14 and 16.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities
are likely. This will make travel very dangerous. Do not travel
in this area. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with
you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ038-058-141800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Southern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-
Including the locations of  Lodge Grass, Pryor, Wyola, Lame Deer,
Ashland, and Birney
1056 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Areas of snow, gusty winds, and blowing snow. Snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high 
  as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Rosebud and Southern Big Horn.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expected snowfall amounts have been 
  reduced. However, blowing and drifting snow and poor 
  visibility will create difficult travel conditions overnight. 
  Impacted roadways include Interstate 90, U.S. Highway 212, and 
  state road 313.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

WYZ098-141800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of  Burgess Jct
1056 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate snow and strong winds will produce blowing and
  drifting snow. Snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northeast Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel and back country conditions will 
  be very difficult overnight with blowing and drifting snow and 
  near zero visibility at times. Affected roads include U.S. 
  Highway 14.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ033-141800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Fallon-
Including the locations of  Baker, Plevna, and Webster
1056 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, gusty winds, and blowing snow. Total snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. Winds gusting as high
  as 40 mph. 

* WHERE...Fallon county.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions 
  overnight. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$
478 
WWUS45 KBYZ 140827
WSWBYZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
227 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

MTZ036-037-WYZ099-141800-
/O.CAN.KBYZ.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0018.190314T0827Z-190314T1800Z/
Powder River-Carter-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Broadus, Biddle, Powderville, 
Sonnette, Ekalaka, Alzada, Hammond, Belltower, Sheridan, Dayton, 
Ranchester, Big Horn, and Story
227 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow, gusty winds, blowing and drifting snow. Additional
  snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 
  40 mph.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. In Montana, Powder 
  River and Carter.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times.
  Drifting snow may make rural roads impassable, and diminish
  visibility of major roadways. This includes portions of
  Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 212. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ038-141800-
/O.CAN.KBYZ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0018.190314T0827Z-190314T1800Z/
Southern Big Horn-
Including the locations of Lodge Grass, Pryor, and Wyola
227 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow, gusty winds, blowing and drifting snow. Additional
  snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Big Horn.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times.
  Drifting snow may make rural roads impassable, and diminish
  visibility of major roadways. This includes portions of
  Interstate 90. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

WYZ098-141800-
/O.CAN.KBYZ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WW.Y.0018.190314T0827Z-190314T1800Z/
Northeast Bighorn Mountains-
Including the locations of  Burgess Jct
227 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow, gusty winds, blowing and drifting snow. Additional
  snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high 
  as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northeast Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant blowing and drifting snow will
  make travel difficult to impossible on U.S. Highway 14 over the
  Bighorn mountains this morning. Poor visibility will make back
  country activities dangerous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings

&&

$$

MTZ058-140930-
/O.CAN.KBYZ.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Southern Rosebud-
227 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow and winds are diminishing and no longer pose a significant
threat. Therefor the Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. 

$$

MTZ033-140930-
/O.CAN.KBYZ.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Fallon-
227 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow and winds are diminishing and no longer pose a significant
threat. Therefor the Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. 

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Billings, MT wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Mar 12, 9:45 AM MDT, 5 hours 59 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 12, 9:45 AM MDT, 5 hours 59 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Billings MT
945 AM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

.UPDATE...

Minor changes to inherited forecast to slightly increase forecast
highs across the region. Clear skies and warm air advection should
support similar to slightly warmer temps than yesterday. Have
raised forecast highs to at least as high as observed temps
yesterday. Western zones have been bumped upward a couple of
degrees warmer compared to yesterday.

Additionally, have chosen to drop the Wind Advisory for
Livingston and Nye areas, as winds continue to drop, and gradients
continue to slacken. We may still see a gust around 50 mph, but
should not see anything approaching 60 mph.

Gilstad

&&

.SHORT TERM...valid for Tdy and Wed...

Today will be very similar to Monday across the area. Will start
off warmer than yesterday with most locations holding about 10 to
15 degrees warmer than last night, in the teens and 20s. Highs
yesterday pushed into the lower to mid 40s in central zones.
Expect similar high temperatures this afternoon with plenty of
sunshine.

Breezy conditions should extend further east today as well.
Western gap flow locations will remain gusty this morning,
weakening this afternoon as the pressure gradient reverses with
storm system strengthening to the south. Livingston and Nye have
both seen wind gusts of 55+ mph overnight. Kept current wind
advisory in place for these locations through noon today. Could
still see some blowing and drifting snow for areas west of
Columbus through mid- day today, but threat is diminishing as
temperatures have warmed up over the past 24 hours stabilizing the
snowpack.

Storm system begins to bring precipitation to western zones this
evening as energy drops in from the northwest. By Wednesday
morning southern portion of the system shifts northeastward into
Wyoming, pushing better upper dynamics and low level isentropic
lift into our area. Latest ensemble guidance has increased
precipitation a bit over southeast areas, along and south of a
Hardin to Ekalaka line. Temperatures Wednesday look good for all
snow across the area. In addition to more snow, winds are looking
a bit stronger as well over southern areas, providing better
chances for significant blowing/drifting snow. As a result have
issued a Winter Storm Watch from Big Horn county east along with
Fallon and Sheridan counties for the combination of heavy snow and
blowing snow. Further north and west winds will be a bit weaker
and snow accumulations currently reside in the 1 to 3 inch range.
May need a few Winter Weather Advisories adjacent to the watch and
in the Beartooth Foothills if the current forecast holds. This is
a quick moving system and snow will generally be winding down by
sunrise Thursday morning, though winds and blowing snow threat may
continue well into the afternoon. Chambers

.LONG TERM...valid for Thu...Fri...Sat...Sun...Mon...

High pressure will build in from the west as the upper low
continues to move out of the region on Thursday. Snow will
decrease over southeast Montana with some lingering blowing snow
Thursday morning. Dry conditions then look to prevail through the
rest of the long term as high pressure is progged to remain over
the Northern Rockies. High temperatures look to range from the 30s
to 40s most days, with some places even pushing 50s degrees. Low
temperatures in the teens and 20s look possible most
nights/mornings. Snow melt will continue across the region with
potential hydrologic issues. STP

&&

.AVIATION...

In general, VFR conditions will prevail over the next 24 hours.
Patchy fog over far southeast Montana will bring local reductions
to VLIFR through mid morning. Gusty to strong southwest to west
winds will continue along the western foothills through the
morning, gradually decreasing into the afternoon. Wind gusts in
excess of 40 kts are possible at KLVM. Local reductions due to
blowing snow are possible along the western foothills as well. STP

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMP/POPS...

    Tdy Wed     Thu     Fri     Sat     Sun     Mon
-------------------------------------------------------
BIL 043 021/036 020/037 018/042 022/043 024/046 026/047
    0/U 46/S    31/B    00/B    00/B    00/B    00/B
LVM 042 017/029 011/031 013/037 017/040 020/043 022/044
    0/Q 67/S    40/B    00/B    00/B    01/B    10/U
HDN 043 014/035 017/035 010/040 016/042 018/045 022/045
    0/U 48/S    51/B    00/B    10/B    00/B    00/B
MLS 040 013/032 019/032 011/036 017/037 017/038 020/039
    0/U 15/S    31/B    00/B    00/B    00/B    00/B
4BQ 043 014/032 019/032 011/037 017/039 018/041 021/042
    0/U 29/S    92/S    00/U    00/B    00/B    11/B
BHK 040 012/031 020/030 011/033 016/035 016/035 020/036
    0/U 06/S    91/N    00/U    00/B    00/B    00/B
SHR 047 020/032 019/032 012/040 019/043 021/046 024/047
    0/U 39/S    92/S    00/U    00/B    01/B    11/U

&&

.BYZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MT...Winter Storm Watch in effect from Wednesday morning through
      Thursday morning FOR ZONES 33-36>38-58.
WY...Winter Storm Watch in effect from Wednesday morning through
      Thursday morning FOR ZONES 98-99.

&&

weather.gov/billings
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 12, 2:15 AM MDT, 13 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Billings MT
215 AM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

MTZ028>032-034-035-039>042-056-057-063>068-130815-
Southern Wheatland-Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-
Northern Stillwater-Yellowstone-Eastern Carbon-Northern Park-
Northern Sweet Grass-Golden Valley-Red Lodge Foothills-
Northern Big Horn-Judith Gap-Paradise Valley-Livingston Area-
Beartooth Foothills-Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-
215 AM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Montana...south central Montana and southeast Montana.

* WHAT...Significant Weather Change.

* WHERE...Southern Montana

* WHEN...Tuesday night through Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A storm system will bring gusty winds and
  periods of snow to the area starting Tuesday night. Snow
  accumulations generally in the 1 to 3 inch range are expected,
  with locally heavier amounts possible. Gusty winds will produce
  some areas of blowing snow. Plan for winter travel conditions
  Wednesday and Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hazardous Weather Outlook is issued when hazardous weather could
impact the region within the next week. Be sure to stay tuned for
future updates as locations, timing, and impacts could change.
Begin preparations to mitigate any impacts that could result from
the hazardous weather.

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Billings, MT issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 2:05 AM MDTWinter Storm WatchBYZ14 hr
Mar 12, 3:44 PM MDTWinter Storm WarningBYZ35 hr
Mar 12, 3:44 PM MDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBYZBig Horn, Carbon, Custer, Fallon, Park, Rosebud and 3 more35 hr

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in Montana, 2019Blizzard Warnings in Wyoming, 2019Every blizzard warning in 2019

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.