Winter Storm Watch Issued: Heavy Snow, Blowing Snow Possible in Mountains
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains, with heavy snow and blowing snow possible from Saturday evening through late Sunday night.
Residents and travelers in the Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains should monitor forecasts closely as a Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service in Billings, MT.
Heavy snow and blowing snow are possible from Saturday evening through late Sunday night, October 10-11. Total snow accumulations greater than 12 inches are possible, with winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
This watch is in effect from October 9 at 12:39 AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00 AM MDT. The National Weather Service warns that travel could be very difficult to impossible over Beartooth Pass and in and around Cooke City. Backcountry recreation will also be impacted.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this developing situation.
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