SEE THE NWS WINTER HAZARDS BELOW. IF YOU SEE HAZARDS OR ICE JAMS PLEASE REPORT THEM TO THE DES OFFICE - 406.290.8871 OR VIA THE STILLWATER COUNTY WEBSITE - MAIN PAGE UNDER "HOW DO I" AND SELECT REPORT A HAZARD. 

National Weather Service National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Forecast Office Billings, MT Monday, Jan 15, 2024   Continued Hazardous Winter Weather Through This Week Despite the slight warming trend we are currently seeing, hazardous winter weather will continue through this week, including blowing snow, snowfall, and another push of cold temperatures over the next few days. Ice Jam potential will continue to occur off and on throughout this week as well. Do not hesitate to contact our office for any questions if you need any updates. KEY POINTS Strong winds will produce blowing snow on Tuesday that will reduce visibility along I-90 and US-191 Snow will occur in two rounds from late Tuesday through Thursday Despite the slight warming trend the next couple days, cold air returns late Wednesday through Friday morning WEATHER RISK OUTLOOK Risk levels incorporate potential impacts from weather hazards and likelihood of occurrence for a reasonable worse case scenario. Mon 1/15 Tue 1/16 Wed 1/17 Thu 1/18 Fri 1/19 Sat 1/20 Sun 1/21 Blowing/Drifting Snow Snow Heavier Snow Cold Cold Risk Levels Little to None Minor Moderate Major Extreme DETAILS WHAT WHEN WHERE IMPACTS Blowing & Drifting Snow Confidence: Low Tuesday through Tuesday Night Livingston, Big Timber, and Harlowton Areas Strong winds gusting 40-55 mph will produce blowing snow wherever any lingering snow exists, quickly and drastically reducing visibility along I-90 from Big Timber through Livingston and along US-191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap. Snowfall Confidence: Moderate Late Tuesday through Thursday Afternoon South-Central and Southeast MT, and Northeast WY There will be two rounds of snow occurring that encompasses the snow probability and impact graphics attached at the bottom of this email. The first round occurs late Tuesday through Wednesday morning, and the second occurs late Wednesday Night through Thursday Morning. Confidence is higher for widespread snow occurring in the second round, and while snow will occur in the first round, the location of the snow contains more uncertainty at this time. Cold Confidence: High Wednesday Night through Friday Morning South-Central and Southeast MT, and Northeast WY Cold returns with the mid-week system, with Thursday night into Friday morning containing the lowest temperatures. Currently, there is a 60-90% chance for wind chills to drop below -20°F across eastern MT (and a 40% chance around Billings). Ice Jams Confidence: Low This Week Southeast MT and Northeast WY We have observed small signs of Ice Jams occurring in a few streams across the area, including the Tongue River, Power River, Little Goose Creek, Goose Creek, and Rosebud Creek. Ice jam potential will continue throughout this week. FOR MORE INFORMATION For the latest forecast updates, visit weather.gov/billings.