MIN Weekly News Roundup
Week ending February 23, 2025
FROM THE BILLINGS OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
An extended period of mountain snowfall can be expected for the western mountains through Tuesday night. Persistent light to moderate snowfall will bring totals in excess of a foot for some locations in the mountains. Strong winds will create blowing snow.
Little to no snow accumulation is expected (less than an inch in Red Lodge and less than 2 inches at Red Lodge Mountain), but rain and warm temperatures will contribute to significant snowmelt runoff over frozen ground. The threat of localized flooding from this process will increase into next week. Ice jams and associated flooding are also a possibility.
Call the Carbon County Sheriff's Office non-emergency number, 406-446-1234, to report water over the road or ice jams.
Dial 911 for an emergency.
Strong southwest to west winds will continue along the western foothills in south central Montana through Tuesday. Travelers, especially those in high-profile vehicles and towing trailers, should expect to encounter hazardous crosswinds on portions of I-90 and US-191.
Please check forecasts and road reports before traveling. Call 511 or go to 511mt.net for Montana road conditions. Go to www.weather.gov for weather forecasts.
Warmer temperatures will likely lead to significant snowmelt runoff over frozen ground. The threat of localized flooding from this process will increase this weekend into next week. If you have interests along waterways and in flood prone areas, be prepared for the potential of rising waters. This includes moving equipment and livestock out of low lying areas and away from waterways, moving heavy accumulations of snow away from structures and clearing any outside drains of snow and ice.
From DES
Looks like temperatures are going to start warming up over the weekend and into next week causing snow to melt. With the frozen ground this could cause ponding of water, overland flooding, and of course possible ice buildup and jams in streams and creeks. Please take the necessary precautions to keep your ditches and culverts as clear as you can.
The county will continue to monitor the roads and rivers. Please follow the National Weather Service in Billings and Carbon Alert Facebook pages for updates. Call the Carbon County Sheriff's Office non-emergency number, 406-446-1234, to report water over the road or ice jams.
Dial 911 for an emergency.
SLOW DOWN!!
Above left is a screenshot from Carbon County Sheriff’s Office video of the view from a CCSO vehicle showing the driver of a disabled vehicle in the road before the Undersheriff asked him to sit in the patrol vehicle for his safety. The right photo shows the same view 22 seconds later.
Friends From Warmer Climates Each Season
Laugh As They Remind Us We're Freezin',
But Like Clockwork They'll Change Their Tune
Hinting For That Invite Every June ,
Saying "Heck, We Were Just Teasin". '
