Weather Warnings for Montana
| Alerts Updated: March 11, 2026, 2:24 am UTC |
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 2:24PM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MTSummary: * WHAT...West winds with gusts of 50 to 70 mph possible. Locally higher gusts are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana and north central Wyoming. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The warm and windy conditions could cause rapid fire spread in grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected during the day Thursday. Mountain wave activity may bring strong and erratic winds to the immediate foothills Wednesday night.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 2:24 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 2:30 pm Area: Musselshell; Red Lodge Foothills; Northern Big Horn; Southern Big Horn; Southeastern Carbon; Bighorn Canyon; Northern Carbon; Northeastern Yellowstone; Southwestern Yellowstone; Sheridan Foothills |
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 2:24PM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MTSummary: * WHAT...Southwest to west wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. The warm and windy conditions could cause rapid fire spread in grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected early Thursday through mid day Thursday.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 2:24 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 2:30 pm Area: Livingston Area; Beartooth Foothills |
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 2:24PM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MTSummary: * WHAT...Southwest to west winds with gusts to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will create dangerous backcountry conditions. Travel could be difficult along US-14 through Burgess Junction.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 2:24 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 2:30 pm Area: Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains; Northeast Bighorn Mountains |
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 2:24PM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MTSummary: * WHAT...Southwest to west winds with gusts up to 90 mph possible. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will create dangerous backcountry conditions.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 2:24 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 2:30 pm Area: Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains; Crazy Mountains |
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 2:24PM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MTSummary: * WHAT...West winds with gusts of 50 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Montana. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The warm and windy conditions could cause rapid fire spread in grasses.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 2:24 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 2:30 pm Area: Treasure; Northern Rosebud; Custer; Fallon; Powder River; Carter; Southern Rosebud |
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 2:24PM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MTSummary: * WHAT...West wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph possible. Locally higher gusts are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong to dangerous crosswinds could make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and Highway 12 from Harlowton to Lavina. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. The warm and windy conditions could cause rapid fire spread in grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected during the day Thursday.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 2:24 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 2:30 pm Area: Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley; Judith Gap; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills; Southern Wheatland |
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 2:24PM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MTSummary: * WHAT...Southwest to west wind gusts of 50 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Northern Park and Paradise Valley. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The warm and windy conditions could cause rapid fire spread in grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected during the day Thursday.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 2:24 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 2:30 pm Area: Northern Park; Paradise Valley |
Winter Storm Watch issued March 10 at 2:09PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MTSummary: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches possible. * WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to dangerous with falling and blowing snow significantly reducing visibility at times. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 2:09 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 6:00 am Area: Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Snowy and Judith Mountains |
Winter Storm Warning issued March 10 at 2:09PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MTSummary: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet. Winds gusting over 75 mph at times on Thursday. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 2:09 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 6:00 am Area: East Glacier Park Region; Southern Rocky Mountain Front |
Winter Storm Watch issued March 10 at 2:09PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MTSummary: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. * WHERE...The Interstate 15 Corridor north of Power, Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, Western and Central Chouteau County, and Cascade County below 5000ft. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with falling and blowing snow significantly reducing visibility at times.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 2:09 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 6:00 am Area: Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Toole and Liberty; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft |
Winter Storm Watch issued March 10 at 2:09PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MTSummary: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 18 inches possible. * WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to dangerous with falling and blowing snow significantly reducing visibility at times.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 2:09 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 6:00 am Area: Northern High Plains; Southern High Plains |
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 10 at 2:09PM MDT until March 13 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MTSummary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches near Chief Joseph Pass. Snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches elsewhere. Winds gusting over 60 mph at times on Thursday. * WHERE...Northwest Beaverhead County. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with falling and blowing snow significantly reducing visibility at times. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions.Severity: Moderate Effective: March 10, 2026, 2:09 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 6:00 am Area: Northwest Beaverhead County |
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 10 at 2:09PM MDT until March 11 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MTSummary: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet. Winds gusting over 75 mph at times on Thursday. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.Severity: Moderate Effective: March 10, 2026, 2:09 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 6:00 am Area: East Glacier Park Region; Southern Rocky Mountain Front |
High Wind Warning issued March 10 at 1:24PM MDT until March 12 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MTSummary: * WHAT...Southwest to westerly winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. Winds may gust over 95 mph along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 3 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be very difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. Blowing dust or snow could significantly reduce visibility at times.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 1:24 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 6:15 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 10 at 1:24PM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MTSummary: * WHAT...Westerly winds 30 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County below 4500ft, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * 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 10, 2026, 1:24 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 6:15 am Area: Hill County; Northern Blaine County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains |
High Wind Warning issued March 10 at 1:24PM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MTSummary: * WHAT...Southwesterly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected over southwest Montana and up to 85 mph over the plains. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be very difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. Blowing dust or snow could significantly reduce visibility at times.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 1:24 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 6:15 am Area: Eastern Toole and Liberty; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Helena Valley; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Meagher County Valleys; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area; Missouri Headwaters; Madison River Valley; Gallatin Valley; Northwest Beaverhead County; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains |
Winter Storm Watch issued March 10 at 12:10PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MTSummary: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches possible. * WHERE...Garfield, Petroleum, and Southwest Phillips Counties. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 12:10 pm Expires: March 11, 2026, 6:00 am Area: Petroleum; Garfield; Southwest Phillips |
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 10 at 11:57AM MDT until March 11 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MTSummary: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 7 inches of additional snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of extreme winter storm impacts. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches in the lower elevations and 20 to 40 inches in the higher elevations including Marias Pass. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Polebridge, Marias Pass, Glacier National Park, Essex, and Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. For EXTREME winter storm impacts, expect substantial disruptions to normal activities. Extremely dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Travel in the impacted areas is not advised. Extensive and widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. Life saving actions may be needed. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.Severity: Moderate Effective: March 10, 2026, 11:57 am Expires: March 11, 2026, 12:00 pm Area: West Glacier Region |
Winter Storm Warning issued March 10 at 11:57AM MDT until March 14 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MTSummary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of extreme winter storm impacts. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches in the lower elevations and 12 to 24 inches in the higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, Evaro Hill, I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan, and Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. For EXTREME winter storm impacts, expect substantial disruptions to normal activities. Extremely dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Travel in the impacted areas is not advised. Extensive and widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. Life saving actions may be needed. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow intensity is expected to decrease during the day Thursday during the strongest winds then increase after sunset.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 11:57 am Expires: March 11, 2026, 12:00 pm Area: Lower Clark Fork Region |
Winter Storm Warning issued March 10 at 11:57AM MDT until March 14 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MTSummary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. There is a likelihood of major winter weather impacts to isolated extreme winter storm impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 6 inches in the lower elevations and 20 to 40 inches in the higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. For EXTREME winter storm impacts, expect substantial disruptions to normal activities. Extremely dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Travel in the impacted areas is not advised. Extensive and widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. Life saving actions may be needed. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 11:57 am Expires: March 11, 2026, 12:00 pm Area: Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains |
Winter Storm Warning issued March 10 at 11:57AM MDT until March 14 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MTSummary: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 7 inches of additional snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of extreme winter storm impacts. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches in the lower elevations and 20 to 40 inches in the higher elevations including Marias Pass. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Polebridge, Marias Pass, Glacier National Park, Essex, and Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. For EXTREME winter storm impacts, expect substantial disruptions to normal activities. Extremely dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Travel in the impacted areas is not advised. Extensive and widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. Life saving actions may be needed. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 11:57 am Expires: March 11, 2026, 12:00 pm Area: West Glacier Region |
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 11:53AM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MTSummary: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday 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 10, 2026, 11:53 am Expires: March 11, 2026, 6:00 am Area: Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Daniels; Sheridan; Western Roosevelt; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone; Richland; Dawson; Prairie; Wibaux; Northern Phillips; Northern Valley; Eastern Roosevelt |
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 11:53AM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MTSummary: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Southwest Phillips County. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday 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 10, 2026, 11:53 am Expires: March 11, 2026, 6:00 am Area: Southwest Phillips |
High Wind Warning issued March 10 at 11:52AM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MTSummary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys. * WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 11:52 am Expires: March 11, 2026, 12:00 pm Area: Flathead/Mission Valleys |
High Wind Warning issued March 10 at 11:52AM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MTSummary: * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 11:52 am Expires: March 11, 2026, 12:00 pm Area: Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys |
High Wind Warning issued March 10 at 11:52AM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MTSummary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kootenai/Cabinet Region. * WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 11:52 am Expires: March 11, 2026, 12:00 pm Area: Kootenai/Cabinet Region |
High Wind Warning issued March 10 at 11:52AM MDT until March 13 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MTSummary: * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Butte/Blackfoot Region. * WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to midnight MDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 11:52 am Expires: March 11, 2026, 12:00 pm Area: Butte/Blackfoot Region |
High Wind Warning issued March 10 at 11:52AM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MTSummary: * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Potomac/Seeley Lake Region. * WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.Severity: Severe Effective: March 10, 2026, 11:52 am Expires: March 11, 2026, 12:00 pm Area: Potomac/Seeley Lake Region |
