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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
211 AM MST Sun Feb 22 2026

MTZ067-230915-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WS.A.0001.260224T0600Z-260226T0000Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-
Including the locations of Cooke City
211 AM MST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 10
  and 20 inches possible, greatest on southwest and west aspects,
  including the mountains around Cooke City. Winds gusting up to 50
  mph.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by heavy
  accumulating snow. Higher exposed areas may see strong winds and
  significant blowing and drifting snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow may increase avalanche
  danger.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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