Winter Weather Alert: High Winds, Temperature Drop, and Snowfall Expected Across Billings Region

Takeaways:

• High wind gusts between 50-80 mph are expected through late morning in areas from Livingston to Sheridan, WY.

• A cold front will cause temperatures to drop significantly by the afternoon, with much of the area falling below freezing by 5 PM, and overnight lows in the single digits with sub-zero wind chill values.

• Rain or a rain/snow mix will transition to snow in the afternoon, with potential for quick accumulation and slick roads due to freezing temperatures.

• Snowfall predictions include 3-4 inches in Billings and Livingston, up to 8 inches in Red Lodge, and higher accumulations up to 1 foot in mountainous regions.

• The cold will persist into Tuesday with highs in the 10s and 20s, but temperatures will return to seasonal averages by Wednesday, with another potential winter system arriving by the weekend.

References:

[1] Q2 Billings Area Weather: A fast-moving blast of winter. Link

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