Blizzard Warning Issued for Cascade County, Montana; Whiteout Conditions Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Blizzard Warning is in effect for Cascade County below 5000 feet until 9 PM MDT tonight, with heavy snow and high winds creating life-threatening travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Cascade County, Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Great Falls
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Cascade County, Montana.
Blizzard Warning in Effect for Cascade County
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Great Falls, MT, has issued a Blizzard Warning for regions of Cascade County below 5000 feet. The warning is effective immediately and remains in place until 9:00 PM MDT this evening.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers Cascade County at elevations below 5000 feet in Montana.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are currently occurring or expected. Residents should anticipate additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 40 mph. These factors will cause visibilities to drop below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning was issued at 12:21 PM MDT on March 14 and is scheduled to expire at 9:00 PM MDT this evening.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If travel is necessary, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. In the event you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Livestock owners can visit the NWS webpage for information regarding the Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock.
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