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Wind hazards continue
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A Blizzard Warning remains into effect Monday morning with severe impacts West of Billings. I 90 between Park City to Livingston has been closed due to severe drifting and near zero visibility. Many rural roads are impassable.

Winds will remain very gusty, but general conditions will improve this afternoon.

A Winter Weather Advisory remains into effect for much of the rest of the region, including Yellowstone County and Billings through noon Monday. Strong wind gusts up to 45 miles an hour will cause reduced visibility and travel concerns.

Periods of wind will continue through the day, and into this evening. Winds will ease a bit for Tuesday, but a chance of some scattered showers develops.

Billings forecast:

Monday… Patchy blowing snow, otherwise mostly cloudy. Temperatures will range from the upper 20s to mid 30s around the area with wind chill values feeling below zero.

Monday night… Patchy blowing snow, and a low it around 23.

Tuesday…Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers. A high of about 37.