Winter Storm Warning in effect until 5 PM MST Thursday...
Tonight
Snow. Snow accumulation around 5 inches in the mountains around Cooke City. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 100 percent.
Thursday
Snow. Snow accumulation around 7 inches in the mountains around Cooke City and around 8 inches in the mountains near Red Lodge. Highs in the upper 20s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 100 percent.
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Colder. Lows around 12. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow in the morning...then slight chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the evening...then chance of snow showers overnight. Lows around 13. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 20s.
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 PM MST Thursday...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect until 5 PM MST Thursday.
10 to 14 inches of snow is expected by the time snowfall subsides late Thursday... with locally heavier amounts expected on west facing slopes. A mix of rain and snow has been over the area this afternoon. As temperatures cool this evening precipitation will turn over to all snow and intensify through the overnight hours. The heaviest snowfall will occur from midnight to noon over southern and western portions of the warned area... and from 6 am through 6 PM MDT over northern and eastern sections of the warned area. Snow will diminish late Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow... are expected or occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling. Practice your winter safety rules. Keep an extra flashlight... food... and water in your vehicle in case of emergency.