Blizzard Warning Issued for Rocky Mountain Front and Adjacent Plains in Montana
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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 until 6 PM MDT this evening for the Rocky Mountain Front, with whiteout conditions and 45 mph wind gusts making travel life-threatening.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Rocky Mountain Front, 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 Rocky Mountain Front, Montana.
Alert Details
A Blizzard Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Great Falls, MT. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 6:00 PM MDT this evening, March 14, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains. Specific geographic regions include:
- East Glacier Park Region
- Northern High Plains
- Southern Rocky Mountain Front
- Southern High Plains
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 get 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 are encouraged to visit the NWS webpage and select the Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock to assess stress levels on young animals.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are expected to create hazardous environments. Specific conditions include:
- Snow Accumulation: Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.
- Wind Speeds: Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility: Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
- Impacts: Whiteout conditions are expected, making travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Drifting snow will likely make some roads impassable.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective until 6:00 PM MDT this evening, March 14, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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