High Wind Warning Issued for Snowy and Judith Mountains; Gusts Up to 70 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 Snowy and Judith Mountains, effective from midnight tonight through Friday morning.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Snowy and Judith Mountains, Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Great Falls 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 Snowy and Judith Mountains, Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Great Falls, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Snowy and Judith Mountains. This alert indicates a high probability—at least 80%—of sustained winds reaching 40 mph or wind gusts of at least 58 mph occurring during the warning period.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Snowy and Judith Mountains in Montana. This includes the Lewistown Divide, where significant wind activity is anticipated.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected regions are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by high winds.
- Prepare for potential power outages caused by wind-related damage.
- Exercise extreme caution if operating high-profile vehicles, as travel could become difficult.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained west winds between 30 and 40 mph. Peak wind gusts are projected to reach up to 70 mph across the mountains. At the Lewistown Divide, wind gusts are expected to reach approximately 60 mph. These conditions may move loose debris and cause property damage.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is set to begin at midnight tonight, Thursday, February 26, 2026. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 11:00 AM MST on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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