The last few days of October will bring a foot or more of fresh snow to the mountains of southern Montana. Higher elevations south of I-90 such as Big Sky, Red Lodge, and even the Big Pryor Mountains could get pounded with heavy, wet snow through Tuesday night.

  • THERE IS A WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT TUESDAY NIGHT.
  • WHAT...Heavy snow expected.
  • Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches.
  • WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
  • WHEN...Until midnight Tuesday Night.
  • IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow.
  • PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
  • For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1

Further east, in the mountains south of Billings on the Wyoming border...even more snow is possible. Up to 18 inches of snow might fall!

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  • A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL NOON WEDNESDAY.
  • WHAT...Heavy snow expected.
  • Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches.
  • WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains.
  • WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon Wednesday.
  • IMPACTS...Travel on Highway 14 could be very difficult.
  • The hazardous conditions will impact backcountry recreation late Monday through Wednesday morning.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches for the Pryor Mountains.
  • PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should consider delaying all travel.
  • If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.

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