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Big Sky Weather was founded to bring severe weather awareness and education to Montana residents and businesses.

04/01/2025

[5:30am 1/4/25] Another round of snowfall is expected today. Breezy conditions in eastern MT will cause reduced visibility. Be cautious and allow for extra time for travel.

04/01/2025

There is a chance for freezing drizzle to develop tonight, lasting into early Saturday morning, before turning to all snow again by mid morning Saturday. Any surfaces that are not already snow covered will become slick with any amount of freezing precipitation. Even on snow covered surfaces traction will be reduced. Please check road conditions before traveling.

03/01/2025

Another round of snow moves in for the weekend. More accumulating snow as well as blowing snow will make travel hazardous.

02/01/2025

:::Winter storm potential:::

[4pm MST 1/2/2025]
Chances for impactful snowfall are increasing for this weekend. Heaviest snowfall will occur Friday night through Saturday night. There is also a 20-60% chance of at least 6 inches of snow for areas from Billings south and east. Continue to monitor the forecast, especially if you have weekend travel plans.

02/01/2025

[1/2 4:45am] There will be areas of light snow/flurries today, but we expect snow to intensify tonight and continue through Friday night. Northern and western areas will see the most accumulation during this time. Travel will be impacted by slick roads and reduced visibility.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! High temperatures today will be around 5° F below normal for this time of year. Light snow is possible across the region today, with new accumulations generally less than 1 inch.

29/12/2024

A winter weather advisory had been issued from 5 PM Sunday to 11 AM Monday. Snow accumulations from 2 to 4 inches are possible. The leading edge of the snow could produce freezing rain. Plan for longer travel times and hazardous road conditions.

28/12/2024

A serious weather situation for the southeast US is happening now.
Check with people you care about in this region. Being prepared to (and able to) seek adequate shelter fast is key.

28/12/2024

The next winter system will approach the region on Sunday with a mix of rain and snow moving out of central Montana. A brief period of freezing rain is possible on the leading edge of the precipitation Sunday evening, before transition to snow. Ice and snow accumulations are expected to light, but watch out for slick roads by Monday morning.

28/12/2024

[12/28 2:12am] We've got some snow coming Sunday & Monday (snow starts at lower elevations Sun night). This won't be a very cold system and impacts will be relatively minor, but a heads up that you may need to take it slower for the Monday morning commute.

27/12/2024

**This advisory is no longer in effect**

Showers moving through the area could lead to a light glaze around far NE Montana. Road surfaces dropping below freezing could lead to areas of black ice, leading to slippery conditions. Therefore, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued through 3AM. Give yourself extra time in the morning to clear off any ice that may still stick around.

22/12/2024

A system moving through northern Montana today will produce hazardous travel conditions due to freezing rain in the forecast. Therefore, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for portions of NE MT through Sunday afternoon. Check the latest forecast before heading out.

22/12/2024

Travel conditions are looking good for this week. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

21/12/2024

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19/12/2024

We have issued a High Wind Warning for Carter, Fallon, Custer, and Powder River counties valid through 5am

19/12/2024

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
942 PM MST Wed Dec 18 2024

⚠️Including the locations of Baker, Miles City, Broadus, and Ekalaka
942 PM MST Wed Dec 18 2024
..HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, and Powder River.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

19/12/2024

Southeast Montana is seeing wind gusts measured as high as 68mph ongoing this hour. Don’t be fooled by the lack of warning. A gust of FIFTY-EIGHT meets the criteria, and there have been multiple reports.
Batten down the hatches!

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Satellite imagery composite of the last 20 hours of the powerful storm that has been absolutely soaking the Pacific Northwest (especially northern California), and bringing gusty winds/power outages to the region. You can see its rapid intensification just off the coast as it begin to spiral inwards increasingly tightly. Ocean buoys have measured a pressure as low as 950.5 millibars (as low as a category 3 hurricane). This rapid drop in pressure/ intensification of the system (more than 24 millibars in 24 hours) leads to this being referred to as a 'bomb cyclone'.

Quake drill siren test in Miles City this morning!

Miles City: Outdoor Warning Siren Test

Custer County sounded the sirens this morning as a test to coincide with a nation wide earthquake drill. #GreatShakeOut

A drive in the footprint of a Storm

We crept along the fog laden coulees near Hodges, Montana yesterday in the footprint of a severe thunderstorm. Enjoy the view, we did!

Trees blowing down in Darby, MT!

@Cyndie Hanvold started filming just in time to capture some of her trees blowing over in Darby, MT! US National Weather Service Missoula Montana #mtwx

Storm storms taking across Montana

Slomo lightning View from the mile city area as strong storms move through the region. #mtwx

Yep. A Frost Advisory is in effect for portions of western North Dakota until 9am this morning. 😮

Strong thunderstorms moving into Custer and Powder River County

The storms are near severe magnitude.

NOON UPDATE: UPGRADE! Severe winds gusts, marginally severe hail, and heavy rain (up to 1/2”) will accompany some storms as they move east across southeastern Montana today. Watches and warnings may be necessary.

After the storm: Miles City Community Appreciation event! We are sharing the announcement of this event from Miles City Chamber of Commerce. We’ve added a few words of our own about weather safety.

Miles City Community Appreciation Event

Miles City Area Chamber of Commerce posted the invitation on their page and we want to help spread the word with a little message of our own about weather safety. #mtwx