Blizzard Warning Issued for Northeast Montana: Dangerous Whiteout Conditions Expected Through Wednesday
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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 several counties in Northeast Montana, forecasting high winds and blowing snow that will create hazardous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Northeast Montana.
Alert Details
A Blizzard Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Glasgow, MT. This alert signifies that severe winter weather conditions, including falling and blowing snow with strong winds, are expected to create dangerous whiteout conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several counties and regions in Northeast Montana, including:
- Sheridan County
- Daniels County
- Roosevelt County (Western and Eastern)
- Valley County (Northern, Central, and Southern)
- McCone County
- Northern Phillips County
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe. Residents are encouraged to monitor the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1. A Blizzard Warning means that travel will be extremely dangerous due to whiteout conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are expected to gust as high as 55 mph.
- Visibility: Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
- Impacts: Expect slippery road conditions and potential tree damage from strong winds. The hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective from 2:00 PM MST on Tuesday, February 17, until 5:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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