Blizzard Warning Issued for Northern Valley County
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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 for Northern Valley County until 3:00 PM MDT on April 23, 2026, with up to 6 inches of snow and winds gusting as high as 60 mph expected, leading to hazardous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Valley 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 Northern Valley County, Montana.
Alert Details
A Blizzard Warning has been issued by NWS Glasgow MT. It is effective from 3:34 AM MDT on April 23, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Northern Valley County.
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. Delay all travel if possible and drive with extreme caution if necessary, allowing extra time and avoiding sudden braking.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are expected, with total snow accumulations up to 6 inches and winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow, resulting in slippery road conditions.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 4:00 AM MDT on April 23, 2026, and ends at 3:00 PM MDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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