Weather Alerts-

Make preparations per the instructions

Billings - MT, US, National Weather Service

In Montana, Bighorn Canyon, Southern Big Horn, and Southern Rosebud. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon, Southern Big Horn, and Southern Rosebud. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult including I-90 and US-212 due to snow, blowing snow and poor visibility. Cool, wet and windy conditions will be hazardous for young livestock. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized blizzard conditions are being reported. The worst conditions are occurring west of Sheridan along the foothills. This includes the cities of Ranchester, Dayton, and Story. Conditions are expected to improve throughout the afternoon. 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. Persons 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. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.