Winter Storm Warning Issued for Absaroka, Beartooth, and Crazy Mountains

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Absaroka, Beartooth, and Crazy Mountains, with up to 4 feet of snow expected through Sunday morning.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Billings, MT has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the high country. The alert is currently in effect and will remain active until 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and the Crazy Mountains in Montana.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised not to get caught unprepared in the high country. Severe winter conditions are expected. If you are in the warning area, prepare for hazardous conditions and monitor local updates. Avalanche danger is expected to increase, and recreation in the high country will be significantly impacted.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is currently occurring across the region. Forecasters expect additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 feet, with the greatest amounts predicted for the Absaroka/Beartooth range. Locally higher amounts are possible. In addition to the heavy snowfall, widespread blowing snow is expected to significantly reduce visibility.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning began at 2:11 PM MDT on Friday, March 13, and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15.

Source: NOAA Official Notice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this weather alerts alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Absaroka, Beartooth, and Crazy Mountains, with up to 4 feet of snow expected through Sunday morning.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Montana Mountains. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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