High Wind Warning Issued for Crazy Mountains; Gusts Up to 75 MPH Expected
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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 Crazy Mountains through Friday evening, warning of dangerous wind gusts and blowing snow.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Crazy Mountains, Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Billings MT
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 Crazy Mountains, Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Billings, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Crazy Mountains. This alert indicates that severe weather conditions are likely and expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for the Crazy Mountains in Montana (forecast zone MTZ068).
What You Should Do
Officials advise that anyone recreating in the backcountry should have a winter survival kit. Residents and visitors should prepare for hazardous conditions and exercise caution if traveling through high-elevation areas.
Expected Conditions
West winds are expected to gust between 60 and 75 mph. These strong winds, combined with blowing snow, will significantly impact backcountry recreation and visibility in the affected area.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in place until 8:00 PM MST on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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