National Weather ServiceMontanaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Montana
The National Weather Service issued 39 wind advisories for Montana in 2025 and 34 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 32nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 22, 11% above the average of 20 for those months in 2008-2025. Livingston Area was covered most often (420 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Montana get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Montana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 22 |
| 2025 | 39 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2008 | 30 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Montana get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Montana?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Area | 420 | 86 | May 13, 2026 |
| Beartooth Foothills | 389 | 83 | May 13, 2026 |
| Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys | 120 | 19 | September 25, 2026 |
| Butte/Blackfoot Region | 109 | 20 | June 16, 2026 |
| Flathead/Mission Valleys | 97 | 26 | September 25, 2026 |
| Kootenai/Cabinet Region | 66 | 19 | September 25, 2026 |
| West Glacier Region | 66 | 18 | June 16, 2026 |
| Potomac/Seeley Lake Region | 59 | 13 | June 16, 2026 |
| Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains | 47 | 8 | June 16, 2026 |
| Lower Clark Fork Region | 46 | 14 | June 16, 2026 |
| Northern Sweet Grass | 41 | 0 | December 18, 2015 |
| Butte/Pintlar Region | 17 | 0 | May 25, 2012 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a wind advisory?
A wind advisory means winds strong enough to blow loose objects around and make driving difficult, below high wind warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Montana.