United States / Mountain West / Montana
Carbon County, Montana, Saturday, October 10, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 11, 12:42 AM MDTVersion 2 · Oct 11, 10:11 PM MDTVersion 3 · Oct 12, 10:38 PM MDT9 official warnings recorded: Winter Storm Warning, Red Flag Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit, Local News, Health.
The Morning Brief
As of 6 a.m., county operations remain quiet with no public meetings scheduled, and utility services and air quality conditions report no significant disruptions. There are no other major public safety, transit, or community updates available at this hour. Official warning: “Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 12:53AM MDT until October 12 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT” Official warning: “Winter Storm Warning issued October 9 at 7:00PM MDT until October 12 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT”
Written by our system from the sources below, version 1, Oct 11, 6:36 AM MDT. Official warnings are never rewritten: they are quoted as issued.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 1:38PM MDT until October 12 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT”
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by severe winter conditions. Travel into Cooke City will be impacted.
If you are heading to the high country this weekend plan for severe winter conditions. Be sure to inform someone of your plans, in case you have difficulties or become stranded in the winter conditions.
“Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 12:53AM MDT until October 12 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT”
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches, greatest above 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by severe winter conditions. Travel into Cooke City will be impacted.
If you are heading to the high country this weekend plan for severe winter conditions. Be sure to inform someone of your plans, in case you have difficulties or become stranded in the winter conditions.
“Winter Storm Warning issued October 9 at 7:00PM MDT until October 12 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT”
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches, greatest above 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by harsh wintry conditions. Be prepared.
For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 6:54PM MDT until October 9 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY”
The relative humidity has increased above critical levels and the strong winds have decreased. Hence, the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 10:40AM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT”
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior and rapid spread of new or existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284. In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...126. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie. In South Central MT...Carbon...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 8 percent. * TEMPERATURES: 84 to 90 degrees, warmest over Zone WY274. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across the lower to middle elevations in fine fuels. The strongest winds are expected in mountain locations and the foothills west of Billings. Zone WY274 will see lower wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 8:43AM MDT until October 9 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY”
* IMPACTS: Low humidity...unseasonably warm temperatures...and strong gusty wind could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zone....285. In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...282...287. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park Washakie. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 8 to 13 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower to mid 80s.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 1:57AM MDT until October 9 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY”
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zone....285. In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...282...287. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park Washakie. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 8 to 13 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower to mid 80s.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 12:48AM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT”
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior and rapid spread for new or existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284. In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...126. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie. In South Central MT...Carbon...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES: 84 to 90 degrees, warmest over Zone WY274. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across the lower to middle elevations in fine fuels. The strongest winds are expected in mountain locations and the foothills west of Billings. Zone WY274 will see lower wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 12:52PM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT”
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior for new or existing fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284. In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...126. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie. In South Central MT...Carbon...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 88. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across the lower to middle elevations in fine fuels. The strongest winds are expected in mountain locations and the foothills west of Billings. Zone WY274 will see lower wind speeds.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning9 official warnings in effect: Winter Storm Warning, Red Flag Warning.
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Official Warning9 official warnings in effect: Winter Storm Warning, Red Flag Warning.
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