First published 10/11/2026, 1:12:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/11/2026, 1:12:15 AM UTC

Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 7:04PM MDT until October 12 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The warning covers the Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains, with 10–18 inches of snow and gusts up to 35 mph forecast through noon MDT Monday. The source says recreation in the high country and travel into Cooke City may be affected.

Why it matters

The alert advises people heading to the high country to plan for severe winter conditions and share their plans in case they become stranded.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceWinter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 7:04PM MDT until October 12 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

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