Blizzard Warning Issued for Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Through Saturday Evening
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for parts of Montana until 6 PM MDT today, warning of whiteout conditions and life-threatening travel.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera, MT
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Great Falls 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 Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera, MT.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Great Falls, MT, has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of Montana. The alert was issued on the morning of March 14 and remains in effect until 6:00 PM MDT this evening.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions:
- Eastern Glacier County
- Western Toole County
- Central Pondera County
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle.
Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. For those with agricultural concerns, a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock is available on the NWS webpage under Local Programs (Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock).
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are expected to create significant hazards, including:
- Snow Accumulation: Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.
- Wind: Gusts reaching as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing and falling snow will cause visibilities to drop below one-quarter mile.
- Impacts: Whiteout conditions will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Expect slippery road conditions.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM MDT this evening, March 14, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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