Winter Storm Watch

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Billings MT 615 AM MDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel on Highway 14 through Burgess Junction could become nearly impossible, due to snow, blowing and drifting snow, and poor visibility. Recreation in the high country will be difficult and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected Thursday night through midday Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.