National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

A warm and windy weather pattern is shaping up for today through Friday, with periods of strong winds along the western foothills. Tuesday and Wednesday should see some rain and snow showers at lower elevations, and heavy snow in the Beartooth Absarokas. Colder air may drop out of Canada by the end of the week. It will be an active week of weather so plan accordingly.
Strong southwest to west winds are expected along the foothills today through early Tuesday. Gusty crosswinds will affect travel on I-90 from Livingston to Big Timber, and US-191 from Big Timber to Harlowton. Note: Stronger winds are forecast Wednesday into Friday!
Mountain wave activity may bring strong, locally damaging winds to the mountains/foothills tonight into early Tuesday morning. The damaging winds could bring down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult along I-90 on the east side of the Bighorns.
Periods of moderate to heavy snow will impact the Beartooth Absaroka Mountains late tonight through Wednesday. Heaviest amounts will be on southwest and west facing slopes, including the mountains near Cooke City. Avalanche danger may increase due to the snow and wind, so stay aware if you will be venturing to the high country this week.
Strong winds are expected with a frontal passage on Wednesday. There is currently a moderate to high chance for wind gusts greater than 50 mph over much of the area. Highest gusts will be west of Rosebud County.

 

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