High Wind Warning Issued for Fallon, Montana; Gusts Up to 60 MPH and Blowing Snow 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 Fallon, effective Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday, featuring 60 mph gusts and reduced visibility.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Fallon, 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 Fallon, Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Billings, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Fallon area. The alert was officially issued at 1:31 PM MST on February 16 and remains in effect until the early morning hours of Wednesday.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts the following geographic region:
- Fallon, Montana (Forecast Zone MTZ033)
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should take the following precautions:
- Secure Outdoor Objects: Ensure that loose items are tied down or moved indoors to prevent damage or injury from flying debris.
- Travel Caution: Driving will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution, consider taking an alternate route, or postpone travel until wind conditions improve.
- Monitor Visibility: Be prepared for sudden drops in visibility due to blowing snow.
Expected Conditions
The region is expected to experience west wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These powerful winds will be accompanied by light snow. According to the National Weather Service, a cold front passing through the area in the late afternoon will cause precipitation to transition into snow. The combination of high winds and snow will create areas of blowing and drifting snow, which is expected to reduce visibility to below one mile at times.
Timeline
- Effective Period: The High Wind Warning begins at 2:00 PM MST on Tuesday, February 17.
- Expiration: The warning is scheduled to expire at 2:00 AM MST on Wednesday, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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