High Wind Warning Issued for Southwestern Montana Mountains and Valleys
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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 Southwestern Montana, effective Saturday, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and possible snow squalls.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Great Falls
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 Southwestern Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Great Falls, MT, has issued a High Wind Warning for several regions in Southwestern Montana. This alert indicates at least an 80% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the warning period.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad area of Southwestern Montana, including:
- Big Belt, Bridger, and Castle Mountains
- Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains
- Canyon Ferry Area
- Missouri Headwaters
- Madison River Valley
- Gallatin Valley
- Northwest Beaverhead County
- Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft
- Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains
- Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Drivers should be prepared for reduced visibility at times, particularly in the Interstate 90 corridor, due to blowing dust or snow.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing dust may reduce visibility. Additionally, a few heavy snow showers or snow squalls are possible in the afternoon, which could further impact visibility and road conditions.
- Impacts: High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 12:00 PM MDT to 9:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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