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High Wind Warning 13, NWS Billings, MT

December 8, 202515 counties in Montana; Sheridan County, Wyoming

NWS Billings, MT issued this high wind warning at Dec 8, 2025, 1:10 AM MST for 15 counties in Montana; Sheridan County, Wyoming. It took effect at Dec 8, 2025, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 22 hr. 60 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
Dec 8, 2025, 1:10 AM MST (08:10 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 8, 2025, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 9, 2025, 2:50 PM MST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Billings, MT

Counties Big Horn County, MT, Carbon County, MT, Carter County, MT, Custer County, MT, Fallon County, MT, Golden Valley County, MT, Musselshell County, MT, Park County, MT, Powder River County, MT, Rosebud County, MT, Stillwater County, MT, Sweet Grass County, MT, Treasure County, MT, Wheatland County, MT, Yellowstone County, MT, Sheridan County, WY

The radar

The Billings radar (KBLX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:10 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
Dec 8, 6:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 687 Ene Livingston, MTASOS station KLVM Livingston.
Dec 8, 6:45 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 502 Wsw Livingston, MTMesonet station MTLWM 2.0 SW Livingston (MT DOT).
Dec 8, 7:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Sse Livingston, MTMesonet station MTLRH Livingston River Hill.
Dec 8, 7:45 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Sw Springdale, MTMesonet station MTSPD Springdale I-90 Mp 352.3.
Dec 8, 10:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Sw Springdale, MTMesonet station MTSPD Springdale I-90 Mp 352.3.
Dec 9, 12:18 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6118 S Fort Smith, MTMesonet station BHMM8 Bighorn Mountain.
Dec 9, 12:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Sse Livingston, MTMesonet station MTLRH Livingston River Hill.
Dec 9, 1:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7017 Ne Wilsall, MTMesonet station TT453 Crazy.
Dec 9, 1:43 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 827 Ene Livingston, MTASOS station KLVM Livingston.
Dec 9, 2:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Ene Livingston, MTMesonet station MTELV 3.3 E Livingston (MT DOT).
Dec 9, 2:10 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 734 Ene Springdale, MT
Dec 9, 2:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 692 Ssw Big Timber, MTAWOS station K6S0 Big Timber.
Dec 9, 2:54 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Sse Limestone, MTMesonet station CW9088 Nye.
Dec 9, 3:04 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 511 Nw Burgess Junction, WYMesonet station BUJW4 Burgess.
Dec 9, 3:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 902 Ssw Big Timber, MTAWOS station K6S0 Big Timber.
Dec 9, 3:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7913 Sw Washoe, MTMesonet station TT839 Quad Creek.
Dec 9, 3:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 667 Ese Harlowton, MT
Dec 9, 3:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 709 N Limestone, MTMesonet station DBYM8 Derby Mountain.
Dec 9, 4:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 599 Ne Reed Point, MTMesonet station MTM22 8.8 NE Reed Point (MT-MESO).
Dec 9, 4:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 72Big Timber, MTMesonet station GW0007 Big Timber.
Dec 9, 4:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 763 Ne Melville, MTMesonet station MTHLS Harlowton South Us-191 Mp 22.0.
Dec 9, 4:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 8317 Ne Wilsall, MTMesonet station TT453 Crazy.
Dec 9, 4:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 9613 Sw Washoe, MTMesonet station TT839 Quad Creek.
Dec 9, 4:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 739 N Limestone, MTMesonet station DBYM8 Derby Mountain.
Dec 9, 4:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 962 Ssw Big Timber, MTAWOS station K6S0 Big Timber.
Dec 9, 4:40 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 776 S Big Timber, MTMesonet station AU397 Big Timber.
Dec 9, 4:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 737 N Sourdough, MT
Dec 9, 5:03 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 742 Ene Harlowton, MTAWOS station K1KM 2 ENE Harlowton.
Dec 9, 5:14 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 713 Sse Limestone, MTMesonet station CW9088 Nye.
Dec 9, 5:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 972 Ssw Big Timber, MTAWOS station K6S0 Big Timber.
Dec 9, 5:18 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6518 S Fort Smith, MTMesonet station BHMM8 Bighorn Mountain.
Dec 9, 5:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 558 Wsw Molt, MTMesonet station MTM20 8.4 S Halfbreed Lake Wildlife (MT-MESO).
Dec 9, 5:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 571 Sse Roscoe, MTMesonet station MTROH 0.8 SE Roscoe (MT DOT).
Dec 9, 5:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Judith Gap, MTMesonet station MTJUD Judith Gap (MT DOT).
Dec 9, 5:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 899 N Limestone, MTMesonet station DBYM8 Derby Mountain.
Dec 9, 5:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 536 Sse Washoe, MTMesonet station MTM98 Ruby Creek.
Dec 9, 5:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 773 Ne Melville, MTMesonet station MTHLS Harlowton South Us-191 Mp 22.0.
Dec 9, 6:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 652 Wsw Livingston, MTMesonet station MTLWM 2.0 SW Livingston (MT DOT).
Dec 9, 7:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 813 Ne Melville, MTMesonet station MTHLS Harlowton South Us-191 Mp 22.0.
Dec 9, 7:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 9317 Ne Wilsall, MTMesonet station TT453 Crazy.
Dec 9, 9:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5118 Sse Delphia, MTMesonet station MTM99 Steamboat.
Dec 9, 9:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 519 Ene Bascom, MTMesonet station MTM89 Angela W.
Dec 9, 9:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5011 Sse Klein, MTMesonet station MTBUL 11.1 SE Klein (MT DOT).
Dec 9, 9:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 511 Sw Coalwood, MTMesonet station MTCWD Coalwood Mt-59 Mp 55.9.
Dec 9, 9:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 576 S Reed Point, MTMesonet station MTM67 6.1 S Reed Point (MT-MESO).
Dec 9, 9:39 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 542 Nnw Forsyth, MTMesonet station EW1247 Forsyth.
Dec 9, 9:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 515 Ne Musselshell, MTMesonet station LMMM 4.9 NE Musselshell (AGRIMET).
Dec 9, 9:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 529 Ene Bascom, MTMesonet station MTM89 Angela W.
Dec 9, 9:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 535 W Hathaway, MTMesonet station MTSWC 5.2 W Hathaway (MT DOT).
Dec 9, 10:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 542 W Ingomar, MTMesonet station MTING 1.6 W Ingomar (MT DOT).
Dec 9, 10:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5611 Sse Klein, MTMesonet station MTBUL 11.1 SE Klein (MT DOT).
Dec 9, 10:15 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 532 Ese Broadus, MTMesonet station MTM32 2.4 E Broadus (MT-MESO).
Dec 9, 10:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 E Ulmer, MTMesonet station MTM25 4.3 S Miles City (MT-MESO).
Dec 9, 11:18 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 579 W Kirby, MTMesonet station WWMM8 Wolf Mountain.
Dec 9, 11:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 542 Ese Alzada, MTMesonet station MTALZ 2.3 E Alzada (MT DOT).
Dec 9, 11:32 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 523 Nw Miles City, MTASOS station KMLS Miles City.
Dec 9, 11:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 526 Ssw Biddle, MTMesonet station MTBID 6.2 S Biddle (MT DOT).
Dec 9, 12:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5615 Se Ulmer, MTMesonet station MTM40 16.4 S Murn (MT-MESO).
Dec 9, 12:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Sw Lockwood, MTMesonet station MTYRB 3.1 SW Lockwood (MT DOT).
Dec 9, 12:08 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 543 Ssw Billings, MTMesonet station FW2748 Billings.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Glasgow Intl Airport, MT (KGGW), launched 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 276 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, Glasgow Intl Airport, MT at 00:00Z on 2025-12-08Temperature 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, Glasgow Intl Airport, MT at 00:00Z on 2025-12-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 252 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
1050 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
252 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
394 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

170 
WWUS75 KBYZ 080810
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
110 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

MTZ065-066-090815-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0011.251209T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251209T0000Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Fishtail, McLeod, Springdale, Nye, and
Livingston
110 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST
TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds gusts to 60 mph. For
  the High Wind Warning, southwest winds gusting 70 to 80 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For
  the High Wind Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
  Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
  Beartooth Foothills. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
  objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected to occur
  tonight to early Tuesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ067-068-090815-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0011.251209T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-
Including the locations of Cooke City
110 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation will be impacted by very strong wind
  gusts and areas of blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

MTZ063-141-172-228-090815-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0011.251209T0600Z-251210T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T0600Z-251210T0000Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Big Timber, Harlowton, Twodot, Shawmut,
Judith Gap, and Melville
110 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and
  Northern Sweet Grass.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
  Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Secure loose
  outdoor objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be Tuesday morning and
  early afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ034-042-090815-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0011.251209T1200Z-251210T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T1200Z-251210T0000Z/
Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-
Including the locations of Park City, Ryegate, Reed Point, Rapelje,
Lavina, Columbus, and Absarokee
110 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Golden Valley and Northern Stillwater.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be during the day
  Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.

&&

$$

MTZ029>033-036-037-057-058-138-169-170-173-235-WYZ199-090815-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0011.251209T1200Z-251210T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Powder River-
Carter-Northern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-Southern Big Horn-
Bighorn Canyon-Northern Carbon-Northeastern Yellowstone-
Southwestern Yellowstone-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Hardin, Volborg, Lame Deer, Fort Smith,
Ismay, Broadus, Melstone, Custer, Ranchester, Busby, Alzada, Plevna,
Pompeys Pillar, Belltower, Miles City, Pryor, Huntley, Broadview,
Birney, Angela, Ekalaka, Baker, Fromberg, Dayton, Ashland,
Powderville, Billings, Colstrip, Crow Agency, Bighorn, Biddle, Lodge
Grass, Forsyth, Hammond, Sheridan, Ingomar, Laurel, Hysham, Joliet,
Webster, Roundup, Sonnette, Musselshell, Wyola, Big Horn, and
Clearmont
110 AM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds gusting up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana
  and north central Wyoming.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Outdoor activities may be impacted by strong wind gusts.
  Secure loose outdoor objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be during the day
  Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

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

Lester
6 follow-up statements
341 
WWUS75 KBYZ 082032
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
132 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

MTZ029>033-036-037-057-058-138-169-170-173-235-WYZ199-092045-
/O.UPG.KBYZ.HW.A.0011.251209T1200Z-251210T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T1200Z-251210T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Powder River-
Carter-Northern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-Southern Big Horn-
Bighorn Canyon-Northern Carbon-Northeastern Yellowstone-
Southwestern Yellowstone-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Colstrip, Pryor, Forsyth, Baker, Roundup,
Lodge Grass, Lame Deer, Custer, Fromberg, Hysham, Hardin, Joliet,
Broadus, Fort Smith, Miles City, Billings, Sheridan, Crow Agency,
Ekalaka, and Pompeys Pillar
132 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana
  and north central Wyoming.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Outdoor activities may be impacted by strong wind gusts.
  Secure loose outdoor objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be late morning through
  early afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.

&&

$$

MTZ065-066-091800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBYZ.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251209T0000Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Limestone, Fishtail, Mc Leod, Livingston,
Dean, and Nye
132 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11
AM MST TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds gusting to 60 mph
  occuring. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds gusting 70 to
  80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For
  the High Wind Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
  Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
  Beartooth Foothills. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
  objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected to occur
  tonight into early Tuesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ067-068-091800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-
Including the locations of Cooke City, Alpine, Mystic Lake, Jardine,
and Silver Gate
132 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11
AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation will be impacted by very strong wind
  gusts and areas of blowing snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increased Avalanche Danger.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

MTZ063-141-172-228-092045-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T0600Z-251210T0000Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Melville, Judith Gap, Harlowton, and Big
Timber
132 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5
PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and
  Northern Sweet Grass.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
  Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Secure loose
  outdoor objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be Tuesday morning and
  early afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ034-042-092045-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T1200Z-251210T0000Z/
Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-
Including the locations of Columbus, Absarokee, Ryegate, and Lavina
132 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Golden Valley and Northern Stillwater.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

&&

$$

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

Torgerson
827 
WWUS75 KBYZ 090333
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

MTZ065-066-091800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Fishtail, Dean, Limestone, Livingston, Mc
Leod, and Nye
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 70 to 80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
  Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
  Beartooth Foothills. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
  objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected to occur
  tonight into early Tuesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ067-068-091800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-
Including the locations of Alpine, Mystic Lake, Cooke City, Silver
Gate, and Jardine
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation will be impacted by very strong wind
  gusts and areas of blowing snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increased Avalanche Danger.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

MTZ063-141-172-228-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T0600Z-251210T0000Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Big Timber, Melville, and
Harlowton
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and
  Northern Sweet Grass.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
  Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Secure loose
  outdoor objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be Tuesday morning and
  early afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ029>033-036-037-057-058-138-169-170-173-235-WYZ199-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T1200Z-251210T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Powder River-
Carter-Northern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-Southern Big Horn-
Bighorn Canyon-Northern Carbon-Northeastern Yellowstone-
Southwestern Yellowstone-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Crow Agency, Joliet, Forsyth, Billings,
Miles City, Hardin, Sheridan, Roundup, Broadus, Custer, Lodge Grass,
Pryor, Ekalaka, Fort Smith, Hysham, Colstrip, Pompeys Pillar, Baker,
Lame Deer, and Fromberg
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana
  and north central Wyoming.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Outdoor activities may be impacted by strong wind gusts.
  Secure loose outdoor objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be late Tuesday morning
  through early Tuesday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.

&&

$$

MTZ034-042-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T1200Z-251210T0000Z/
Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-
Including the locations of Ryegate, Lavina, Columbus, and Absarokee
833 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Golden Valley and Northern Stillwater.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be during the day
  Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.

&&

$$

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

Palmquist
299 
WWUS75 KBYZ 090825
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
125 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

MTZ056-139-100000-
/O.EXB.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T1500Z-251210T0000Z/
Red Lodge Foothills-Southeastern Carbon-
Including the locations of Red Lodge and Bridger
125 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds gusting 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Red Lodge Foothills and Southeastern Carbon.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. This includes Highways 212 and 310.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected to occur in the
  late morning and afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ063-141-172-228-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251210T0000Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Big Timber, Melville, and
Harlowton
125 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and
  Northern Sweet Grass.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
  Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Secure loose
  outdoor objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be this morning and early
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ065-066-091800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Fishtail, Livingston, Dean, Nye,
Limestone, and Mc Leod
125 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 70 to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel hazardous along
  Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
  Beartooth Foothills. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
  objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected to occur
  through early this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ067-068-091800-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-
Including the locations of Silver Gate, Cooke City, Alpine, Mystic
Lake, and Jardine
125 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Outdoor recreation will be impacted by very strong wind
  gusts and areas of blowing snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increased avalanche danger is possible.
  Strongest gusts are expected early this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extreme caution if you plan to be outdoors in the high country.

&&

$$

MTZ029>033-036-037-057-058-138-169-170-173-235-WYZ199-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T1200Z-251210T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Powder River-
Carter-Northern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-Southern Big Horn-
Bighorn Canyon-Northern Carbon-Northeastern Yellowstone-
Southwestern Yellowstone-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Lame Deer, Forsyth, Fromberg, Miles City,
Broadus, Hardin, Pryor, Lodge Grass, Billings, Pompeys Pillar,
Hysham, Fort Smith, Crow Agency, Baker, Joliet, Ekalaka, Custer,
Roundup, Colstrip, and Sheridan
125 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING
TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds gusting up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana
  and north central Wyoming.

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel across the region will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Outdoor activities will be impacted by
  strong wind gusts. Secure loose outdoor objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be late this morning
  through mid afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travelers should be prepared for strong and sudden crosswinds.

&&

$$

MTZ034-042-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.251209T1200Z-251210T0000Z/
Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-
Including the locations of Lavina, Absarokee, Ryegate, and Columbus
125 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING
TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Golden Valley and Northern Stillwater.

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be in the morning and
  early afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travelers should be prepared for strong and sudden crosswinds.

&&

$$

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

Lester
632 
WWUS75 KBYZ 091755
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1055 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

MTZ065-066-092100-
/O.EXP.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WI.Y.0023.251209T1800Z-251209T2100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Mc Leod, Livingston, Limestone, Fishtail,
Nye, and Dean
1055 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
  Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
  Beartooth Foothills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

&&

$$

MTZ067-068-091900-
/O.EXP.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251209T1800Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-
Including the locations of Jardine, Mystic Lake, Cooke City, Alpine,
and Silver Gate
1055 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

The strong wind threat has ended. However, gusty winds will continue
through this afternoon. If you have recreation plans in the high
country today, plan for windy conditions.

$$

MTZ029>033-036-037-057-058-138-169-170-173-235-WYZ199-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251210T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Powder River-
Carter-Northern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-Southern Big Horn-
Bighorn Canyon-Northern Carbon-Northeastern Yellowstone-
Southwestern Yellowstone-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Baker, Hardin, Lame Deer, Hysham, Ekalaka,
Colstrip, Joliet, Broadus, Sheridan, Forsyth, Pompeys Pillar,
Billings, Fromberg, Pryor, Lodge Grass, Crow Agency, Custer, Miles
City, Roundup, and Fort Smith
1055 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds gusting up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana
  and north central Wyoming.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel across the region will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Outdoor activities will be impacted by
  strong wind gusts. Secure loose outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travelers should be prepared for strong and sudden crosswinds.

&&

$$

MTZ034-042-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251210T0000Z/
Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-
Including the locations of Lavina, Absarokee, Columbus, and Ryegate
1055 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Golden Valley and Northern Stillwater.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travelers should be prepared for strong and sudden crosswinds.

&&

$$

MTZ056-139-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251210T0000Z/
Red Lodge Foothills-Southeastern Carbon-
Including the locations of Bridger and Red Lodge
1055 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds gusting 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Red Lodge Foothills and Southeastern Carbon.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. This includes Highways 212 and 310.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travelers should be prepared for strong and sudden crosswinds.

&&

$$

MTZ063-141-172-228-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251210T0000Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Melville, Judith Gap, Big Timber, and
Harlowton
1055 AM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and
  Northern Sweet Grass.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
  Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Secure loose
  outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

&&

$$

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

Arends
356 
WWUS75 KBYZ 092058
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
158 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

MTZ065-066-092200-
/O.EXP.KBYZ.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251209T2100Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Livingston, Fishtail, Mc Leod, Nye, Dean,
and Limestone
158 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

The threat for strong wind gusts has ended.

$$

MTZ029>033-036-037-057-058-138-169-170-173-235-WYZ199-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251210T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Powder River-
Carter-Northern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-Southern Big Horn-
Bighorn Canyon-Northern Carbon-Northeastern Yellowstone-
Southwestern Yellowstone-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Lame Deer, Crow Agency, Colstrip, Hardin,
Baker, Broadus, Fromberg, Miles City, Pryor, Fort Smith, Sheridan,
Forsyth, Ekalaka, Lodge Grass, Pompeys Pillar, Custer, Joliet,
Roundup, Hysham, and Billings
158 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds gusting up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana
  and north central Wyoming.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel across the region will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Outdoor activities will be impacted by
  strong wind gusts. Secure loose outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travelers should be prepared for strong and sudden crosswinds.

&&

$$

MTZ034-042-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251210T0000Z/
Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-
Including the locations of Absarokee, Columbus, Lavina, and Ryegate
158 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Golden Valley and Northern Stillwater.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travelers should be prepared for strong and sudden crosswinds.

&&

$$

MTZ056-139-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251210T0000Z/
Red Lodge Foothills-Southeastern Carbon-
Including the locations of Bridger and Red Lodge
158 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds gusting 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Red Lodge Foothills and Southeastern Carbon.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. This includes Highways 212 and 310.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travelers should be prepared for strong and sudden crosswinds.

&&

$$

MTZ063-141-172-228-100000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251210T0000Z/
Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-Melville Foothills-Southern
Wheatland-
Including the locations of Harlowton, Big Timber, Judith Gap, and
Melville
158 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds gusting to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and
  Northern Sweet Grass.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
  Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Secure loose
  outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

&&

$$

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

Matos
324 
WWUS75 KBYZ 092150
NPWBYZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
250 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

MTZ029>034-036-037-042-056>058-063-138-139-141-169-170-172-173-228-
235-WYZ199-092300-
/O.CAN.KBYZ.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251210T0000Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Northern
Stillwater-Powder River-Carter-Golden Valley-Red Lodge Foothills-
Northern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-Judith Gap-Southern Big Horn-
Southeastern Carbon-Northern Sweet Grass-Bighorn Canyon-Northern
Carbon-Melville Foothills-Northeastern Yellowstone-Southern
Wheatland-Southwestern Yellowstone-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the locations of Lame Deer, Crow Agency, Colstrip,
Melville, Hardin, Baker, Broadus, Fromberg, Miles City, Pryor, Fort
Smith, Sheridan, Judith Gap, Forsyth, Ekalaka, Lodge Grass, Lavina,
Pompeys Pillar, Ryegate, Custer, Joliet, Big Timber, Roundup,
Bridger, Harlowton, Hysham, Billings, Columbus, Absarokee, and Red
Lodge
250 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat for high winds has diminished. Breezy conditions will
continue into the early evening.

$$

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

Matos

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind 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 high wind warning went out at Dec 7, 2:54 PM MST, 10 hours 16 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • A period of very strong southwest to west winds expected along the western foothills Monday night through Tuesday morning. Gusts in excess of 60 mph are likely, and may exceed 70 mph in spots.
  • Breezy to strong west to northwest winds across the plains on Tuesday. Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph likely.
  • Warmer than normal temperatures through Wednesday.
  • Prolonged period of snowfall in the western mountains. Potential for multiple feet of snow through Wednesday, greatest on west aspects.
  • Next shot of cold air is expected to arrive Wednesday night or Thursday, which may be accompanied by accumulating snowfall. Uncertainty remains high so please monitor the forecast.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 7, 2:54 PM MST, 10 hours 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Billings MT
254 PM MST Sun Dec 7 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A period of very strong southwest to west winds expected along
  the western foothills Monday night through Tuesday morning.
  Gusts in excess of 60 mph are likely, and may exceed 70 mph in
  spots.

- Breezy to strong west to northwest winds across the plains on
  Tuesday. Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph likely.

- Warmer than normal temperatures through Wednesday.

- Prolonged period of snowfall in the western mountains. Potential
  for multiple feet of snow through Wednesday, greatest on west
  aspects.

- Next shot of cold air is expected to arrive Wednesday night or
  Thursday, which may be accompanied by accumulating snowfall.
  Uncertainty remains high so please monitor the forecast.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

Through next Tuesday...

Tonight there will be a low chance (10-20%) for freezing rain for
many locations east of Billings. Temperatures will be coldest
this evening before warming overnight. Modeled soundings indicate
a warm nose above the surface with subfreezing surface
temperatures below. Road temperatures are also expected to fall
below freezing this evening and remain that way till early
tomorrow afternoon. These factors will combine to create a
favorable situation for freezing rain. The limiting factor will be
low precipitation chances (10-20%). Drivers should be aware of
the potential for slick roads in the morning.

The main impact over the next few days will be strong winds
across the region Monday night through Tuesday. There is high
confidence (80-95%) that locations along the foothills and western
gap areas will see winds exceed 50 mph. Wind gusts into the 70s
mph are likely (60-70%) for gap areas such as Livingston and Nye.
Locations such as Big Timber and Harlowton have a medium chance of
seeing wind gusts over 70 mph. Winds reaching high wind criteria
(58 mph) will be more difficult for lower elevation locations
from Billings and east. 850 mb winds will be in the 50-60 kt range
but these winds will have to overcome snow cover potentially
lowering lapse rates. Precipitation chances and cloud cover add
further uncertainty to the wind forecast. However, not much
mixing will be needed with 850 mb winds this strong. Thus a High
Wind Watch was added for these areas for Tuesday.

A clipper system will cross the international border into northeastern
Montana and North Dakota Tuesday bringing 30-50% precipitation
chances to southeast Montana. This will bring rain changing to a
rain snow mix for much of the region. Precipitation amounts are
expected to remain light with the lower elevations having a 20-30%
chance of getting greater than 0.1 inches and mountain areas
having a 50-80% chance. Torgerson

Wednesday through Saturday...

Behind the weather system that is forecast to bring widespread
strong winds to the area through Tuesday, a Pacific wave is progged
to push through the region on Wednesday, lifting a warm front
through the area. An ample flow of Pacific moisture (PWATs 2 to 3
standard deviations above normal)and energy from the wave will bring
periods of moderate to heavy snow to the western mountains through
Wednesday. Probability of exceeding a foot of snow around the
mountains of Cooke City from Tuesday through Wednesday is around 70-
100%, with the potential for 2 feet (30-70%). Much less snow is
forecast for north aspects of the Beartooth/Absarokas. Breezy winds
Periods of rain showers will affect the lower elevations with
temperatures mainly in the 30s and 40s, warmest over the west.

Heading into Wednesday night/Thursday, a Canadian cold front is
progged to drop into the region from the north bringing a return to
colder temperatures. While there remains much uncertainty with the
timing and strength of the cold front (how cold the temperatures
will be), ample moisture streaming in from the west and overrunning
the cold air at the surface will bring the potential for widespread
accumulating snow. Periods of snow (40-70% chance) are progged
through Friday, with temperatures currently forecast to range from
the 20s and 30s Thursday, to the single digits in the northeast to
30s over the southwest on Friday. The probability for snowfall of
4 inches or more Wednesday night through Friday is around 40-60%
for most areas. Saturday may be dry/warmer as ridging builds back
from the west. STP

.AVIATION...

Freezing rain will be a concern for locations east of Billings
(including KMLS and KBHK) starting around 01Z Sunday and lasting
through around 12Z. Winds will be strong along the western
foothills over the next 24 hours with gusts into the 40s to near
50 kts being common. Strongest winds expected tonight through 18Z
Monday. Torgerson

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMP/POPS...

    Mon     Tue     Wed     Thu     Fri     Sat     Sun
-----------------------------------------------------------
BIL 031/044 037/053 033/045 023/028 007/016 008/034 017/043
    10/N    13/R    58/O    66/S    54/S    32/S    11/B
LVM 033/046 039/050 033/050 030/037 018/038 028/048 031/049
    31/N    36/R    89/O    76/O    54/O    21/B    11/N
HDN 025/045 034/053 028/044 021/026 004/018 005/028 012/040
    21/B    25/R    59/O    86/S    65/S    32/S    11/B
MLS 022/041 032/048 024/038 013/020 902/009 000/021 006/033
    20/B    32/R    16/O    63/S    33/S    42/S    10/B
4BQ 026/044 032/052 028/041 020/026 003/013 005/029 014/038
    20/B    12/R    26/O    64/S    43/S    31/E    10/B
BHK 017/040 029/046 017/036 011/020 909/005 908/016 001/028
    20/N    32/R    14/S    62/S    22/S    42/S    10/B
SHR 022/046 029/054 025/044 023/032 006/023 008/038 018/046
    20/B    14/R    68/O    86/S    53/S    21/B    11/B

&&

.BYZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MT...High Wind Watch in effect from late Monday night through
      Tuesday afternoon FOR ZONES
      29>34-36-37-42-57-58-138-169-170-173-235.
     High Wind Watch in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday
      afternoon FOR ZONES 63-141-172-228.
     Wind Advisory in effect from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST
      Monday FOR ZONES 65-66.
     High Wind Watch in effect from Monday afternoon through
      Tuesday morning FOR ZONES 65>68.
     Winter Storm Watch in effect from Monday afternoon through
      Wednesday afternoon FOR ZONE 67.
WY...High Wind Watch in effect from late Monday night through
      Tuesday afternoon FOR ZONE 199.

&&

weather.gov/billings

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 8, 12:51 AM MSTWinter Storm WarningBYZCarbon, Park, Stillwater, Sweet Grass61 hr
Dec 8, 2:08 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryBYZBig Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Fallon, Golden Valley and 8 more58 hr

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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.