High Wind Warning Issued for Absaroka/Beartooth and Crazy Mountains
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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 High Wind Warning for the Absaroka/Beartooth and Crazy Mountains, with gusts up to 90 mph and dangerous backcountry conditions expected.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Billings
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Billings, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for high-elevation regions in southern Montana. This alert is effective from Wednesday evening through Thursday night.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains
- Crazy Mountains
Expected Conditions
Southwest to west winds are expected with gusts reaching up to 90 mph. According to the National Weather Service, these very strong winds combined with falling snow and blowing snow will create dangerous backcountry conditions.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 6:00 PM MDT this evening, Wednesday, March 11, until 9:00 PM MDT on Thursday, March 12.
What You Should Do
Individuals in the affected areas should prepare for hazardous conditions. The combination of extreme wind gusts and snow will make travel and outdoor activities in the backcountry dangerous. Residents and visitors are advised to complete preparations before the onset of the winds this evening and monitor local weather updates.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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