First published Nov 1, 2026, 7:45:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 1, 2026, 7:45:16 AM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Winter Storm Watch — NWS Billings MT

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Winter Storm Watch issued November 1 at 12:40AM MDT until November 2 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

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The NWS issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains and Northeast Bighorn Mountains from this evening through Monday evening. Moderate to heavy snow, accumulations up to 8 inches, and wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible.

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Affected location: Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains and Northeast Bighorn Mountains

Illustrative image: Rocky Mountain Snow — NASA/GSFC/NASA Image and Video Library, NASA Media Usage Guidelines

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The watch says falling and blowing snow may reduce visibility below one-quarter mile and affect high-country recreation.

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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: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Winter Storm Watch issued November 1 at 12:40AM MDT until November 2 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

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