High Wind Warning Issued for Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains with Gusts Up to 80 MPH
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, effective through Friday evening, as wind gusts are expected to reach 80 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Billings MT
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Billings, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. This alert is currently in effect and remains active through Friday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains region (MTZ067).
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected area are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the high winds. For those planning to engage in backcountry recreation, the NWS strongly advises carrying a winter survival kit and being prepared for hazardous conditions.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds are sustained between 40 to 50 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 80 mph. These conditions are expected to significantly impact backcountry recreation.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM MST on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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