Weather Warnings for Montana

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Montana
Alerts Updated: March 16, 2026, 1:40 am  UTC


Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 7:40PM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest wind gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected Monday night.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 15, 2026, 7:40 pm      Expires:  March 16, 2026, 7:45 pm
Area:  Livingston Area; Beartooth Foothills


High Wind Watch issued March 15 at 7:40PM MDT until March 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds gusting up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Golden Valley and Northern Stillwater. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 15, 2026, 7:40 pm      Expires:  March 16, 2026, 7:45 pm
Area:  Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley


High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 7:40PM MDT until March 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Summary: * WHAT...West wind gusting up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Judith Gap, Southern Wheatland, Melville Foothills, and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 15, 2026, 7:40 pm      Expires:  March 16, 2026, 7:45 pm
Area:  Judith Gap; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills; Southern Wheatland


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 1:50PM MDT until March 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Summary: * WHAT...Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. Blowing snow can cause significant reductions in visibility to below a mile at times. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Prepare for rapidly changing road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 15, 2026, 1:50 pm      Expires:  March 16, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains


High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 1:04PM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Phillips County. * WHEN...From 8 PM Monday to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 15, 2026, 1:04 pm      Expires:  March 16, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Southwest Phillips


High Wind Watch issued March 15 at 1:04PM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Northern, Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern Valley, Garfield, and Petroleum Counties. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 15, 2026, 1:04 pm      Expires:  March 16, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; Northern Phillips


High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 1:03PM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Hill County, Northern Blaine County, Western and Central Chouteau County, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause isolated power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 15, 2026, 1:03 pm      Expires:  March 16, 2026, 4:15 am
Area:  Eastern Toole and Liberty; Hill County; Northern Blaine County; Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains


High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 1:03PM MDT until March 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 15, 2026, 1:03 pm      Expires:  March 16, 2026, 4:15 am
Area:  East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 12:57PM MDT until March 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations of one half inch to 3 inches. The lower amounts are more likely in the southern half of the Bitterroot Valley. * WHERE...Missoula and Bitterroot Valley. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A rapid rise in snow levels Monday morning will bring the threat of a wintry mix and slick travel conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 15, 2026, 12:57 pm      Expires:  March 16, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 12:57PM MDT until March 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, and Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A rapid rise in snow levels Monday morning will bring the threat of a wintry mix and slick travel conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 15, 2026, 12:57 pm      Expires:  March 16, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Potomac/Seeley Lake Region


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 12:57PM MDT until March 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in the valleys and 2 to 5 inches at pass level. * WHERE...Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A rapid rise in snow levels Monday morning will bring the threat of a wintry mix and slick travel conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 15, 2026, 12:57 pm      Expires:  March 16, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Lower Clark Fork Region


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 12:57PM MDT until March 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches. * WHERE...Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass and Lolo Pass. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A rapid rise in snow levels Monday morning will bring the threat of a wintry mix and slick travel conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 15, 2026, 12:57 pm      Expires:  March 16, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains