Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 6:10PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 5:10pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 610 PM MDT, Scattered snow showers are producing localized gusty
winds and low visibility.
Locations impacted include...
Billings, Sheridan, Livingston, Hardin, Colstrip, Red Lodge,
Columbus, Roundup, Forsyth, Big Timber, Harlowton, Hysham, Custer,
Laurel, Ranchester, Dayton, Bridger, Joliet, Fromberg and Lodge
Grass.
Visibility reductions down to 1/2 mile and winds gusting up to 45 mph
have been reported with some of these snow showers.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert rapidly changing
conditions
Use extra caution if you are traveling this evening. Rapid changes in
visibility may lead to accidents.
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Slow
down and allow extra time when traveling.
Area Description:
Musselshell; Treasure; Northern Rosebud; Northern Stillwater; Northern Park; Golden Valley; Red Lodge Foothills; Northern Big Horn; Southern Rosebud; Judith Gap; Paradise Valley; Livingston Area; Beartooth Foothills; Southern Big Horn; Southeastern Carbon; Northern Sweet Grass; Northern Carbon; Melville Foothills; Northeastern Yellowstone; Southern Wheatland; Southwestern Yellowstone; Sheridan Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Billings MT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov