Weather Warnings for Montana

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Montana
Alerts Updated: March 26, 2026, 9:00 am  UTC


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 26 at 3:00AM MDT until March 26 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches, with a few isolated areas near 6 inches. * WHERE...The Highwood, Little Belt, Judith, and Snowy Mountains, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 26, 2026, 3:00 am      Expires:  March 26, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Snowy and Judith Mountains


Special Weather Statement issued March 26 at 1:54AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Summary: Light snow will affect Central MT this morning, including areas around Kings Hill, Raynesford, Geyser, Stanford, Eddies Corner and Lewistown. Visibility will fall below one mile at times. Some slush snow accumulations are likely on roadways, with 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulations on grassy areas. Those traveling across Central MT early this morning should be alert for quickly changing road conditions along with areas of poor driving visibility because of falling snow.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 26, 2026, 1:54 am      Expires:  March 26, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Snowy and Judith Mountains


Lake Wind Advisory issued March 26 at 1:02AM MDT until March 26 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Fort Peck Lake. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong lake winds could produce rough waves which can overturn or swamp small craft.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 26, 2026, 1:02 am      Expires:  March 26, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone; Southwest Phillips