Blizzard Warning Issued for Central and Southern Valley and McCone Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 23, 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 until 3:00 PM MDT on April 23, 2026, for Central and Southern Valley and McCone Counties in Montana, with up to 3 inches of snow and winds gusting as high as 60 mph expected.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Southern Valley, McCone County, Montana
- Issued
- April 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Glasgow MT
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 Central and Southern Valley, McCone County, Montana.
Alert Details
The Blizzard Warning has been issued by NWS Glasgow MT. It is effective from 5:32 AM MDT on April 23, 2026, until 3:00 PM MDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Central and Southern Valley and McCone Counties in Montana, as indicated by the forecast zones MTZ017 and MTZ023.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are anticipated, with snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 60 mph. Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow, leading to slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 5:32 AM MDT on April 23, 2026, and will expire at 3:00 PM MDT on April 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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