WFO BILLINGS Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, March 17, 2018
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WINTER STORM WATCH
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
249 PM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING…
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
inches, with locally higher amounts possible.
* WHERE…Portions of North Central Wyoming and South Central
and Southeast Montana.
* WHEN…From Thursday evening through Friday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute on Friday. Significant
reductions in visibility are possible, along with slush and snow
covered roads. Cold and wet conditions will pose a threat to
young livestock.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING…
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
inches, with locally higher amounts possible.
* WHERE…Portions of North Central Wyoming and South Central
and Southeast Montana.
* WHEN…From Thursday evening through Friday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute on Friday. Significant
reductions in visibility are possible, along with slush and snow
covered roads. Cold and wet conditions will pose a threat to
young livestock.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible with total snow accumulations greater
than 6 inches. A period of freezing rain with some ice
accumulation is also possible on Thursday night.
* WHERE…Portions of northeastern Wyoming and northwestern,
southwestern and the Black Hills of South Dakota.
* WHEN…From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute on Friday. Significant
reductions in visibility are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means heavy snow, strong winds, freezing
precipitation, and cold temperatures are possible. Monitor NOAA
weather radio, local radio or television, or the Internet for
updates on this potentially dangerous storm. Take time to
prepare for severe winter conditions before the storm develops.
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible with total snow accumulations greater
than 6 inches. A period of freezing rain with some ice
accumulation is also possible on Thursday night.
* WHERE…Portions of northeastern Wyoming and northwestern,
southwestern and the Black Hills of South Dakota.
* WHEN…From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute on Friday. Significant
reductions in visibility are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means heavy snow, strong winds, freezing
precipitation, and cold temperatures are possible. Monitor NOAA
weather radio, local radio or television, or the Internet for
updates on this potentially dangerous storm. Take time to
prepare for severe winter conditions before the storm develops.
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible with total snow accumulations greater
than 6 inches.
* WHERE…In Wyoming, Western Crook County and Northeastern
Crook County. In South Dakota, Butte.
* WHEN…From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute on Friday. Significant
reductions in visibility are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means heavy snow, strong winds, freezing
precipitation, and cold temperatures are possible. Monitor NOAA
weather radio, local radio or television, or the Internet for
updates on this potentially dangerous storm. Take time to
prepare for severe winter conditions before the storm develops.
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible with total snow accumulations greater
than 6 inches.
* WHERE…In Wyoming, Western Crook County and Northeastern
Crook County. In South Dakota, Butte.
* WHEN…From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute on Friday. Significant
reductions in visibility are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means heavy snow, strong winds, freezing
precipitation, and cold temperatures are possible. Monitor NOAA
weather radio, local radio or television, or the Internet for
updates on this potentially dangerous storm. Take time to
prepare for severe winter conditions before the storm develops.
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