Winter Storm Warning Issued for Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains Through Friday
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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 Winter Storm Warning for the Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains, forecasting up to two feet of snow and 35 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Billings MT
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Billings, MT, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the high country. The alert is currently in effect and remains active as a significant winter system moves through the region.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts the Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains in Montana.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take necessary precautions. If travel is unavoidable, the NWS recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest information on road conditions, residents should call 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect periods of heavy snow throughout the duration of the warning. Total snow accumulations are projected to be between 1 and 2 feet. Additionally, winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph. These conditions will impact recreation in the high country and could make travel very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow is also expected to significantly reduce visibility for drivers.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in place until 11:00 AM MST on Friday, March 6.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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