Blizzard Warning Issued for Rocky Mountain Front; Up to 3 Feet of Snow Expected
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NWS Great Falls has issued a Blizzard Warning for the East Glacier Park Region and Southern Rocky Mountain Front, citing 70 mph wind gusts and life-threatening whiteout conditions.
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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
The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Blizzard Warning for the East Glacier Park Region and the Southern Rocky Mountain Front. This warning is in effect from 6:00 PM MDT Wednesday through 3:00 PM MDT Thursday. This follows a Winter Weather Advisory currently in effect and precedes a Winter Storm Warning that will continue through Saturday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front, including the East Glacier Park Region and the Southern Rocky Mountain Front. Specific high-impact areas include Marias Pass and Rogers Pass.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are urged to prepare for life-threatening conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travel could be very difficult or impossible. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1 or visit the MDT Road Report website.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Additional accumulations of up to two inches are expected this afternoon. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet are forecast by Saturday.
- Wind: Wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 70 mph starting late tonight through Thursday morning.
- Visibility: Whiteout conditions are likely, especially between 12:00 AM and 8:00 AM Thursday, as snowfall rates and wind speeds increase.
Timeline
- Winter Weather Advisory: In effect until 6:00 PM MDT Wednesday.
- Blizzard Warning: Effective from 6:00 PM MDT Wednesday to 3:00 PM MDT Thursday.
- Winter Storm Warning: Effective from 3:00 PM MDT Thursday to 6:00 PM MDT Saturday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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