Weather Warnings for Montana

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Montana
Alerts Updated: January 20, 2026, 11:52 pm  UTC


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 20 at 4:52PM MST until January 20 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

Summary: Areas of snow were decreasing and winds are slowly diminishing. Motorists should still expect localized blowing snow reducing visibility for short stretches along I-90 through early evening.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 20, 2026, 4:52 pm      Expires:  January 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
Area:  Southern Rosebud; Southern Big Horn; Sheridan Foothills


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 20 at 4:52PM MST until January 20 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

Summary: * WHAT...Areas of snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations up to two inches, greatest over the hills. Northwest winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Carter, Custer, Fallon, and Powder River. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slick roads and poor visibility. This includes US-12 between Miles City and Baker, and US-212 from Home Creek Divide to Alzada. Hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most snow accumulation will occur during the day, but some light snow or flurries are expected to linger into the early evening.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 20, 2026, 4:52 pm      Expires:  January 20, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Custer; Fallon; Powder River; Carter


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 20 at 4:50PM MST until January 20 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Glasgow MT

Summary: The threat has ended.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 20, 2026, 4:50 pm      Expires:  January 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
Area:  McCone; Richland; Dawson; Prairie; Wibaux


High Wind Warning issued January 20 at 1:54PM MST until January 21 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Glasgow MT

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Phillips County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MST Wednesday. * 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:  January 20, 2026, 1:54 pm      Expires:  January 21, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Southwest Phillips


High Wind Warning issued January 20 at 1:05PM MST until January 21 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Toole and Liberty Counties, and Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MST Wednesday. * 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:  January 20, 2026, 1:05 pm      Expires:  January 21, 2026, 4:15 am
Area:  Eastern Toole and Liberty; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine