Winter Storm Warning Issued for Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains Through Sunday Morning
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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/Beartooth Mountains, forecasting up to 3 feet of snow and 85 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 Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. This alert is effective starting at 6:00 PM MDT this evening and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains (Zone MTZ067) in Montana.
Expected Conditions
Residents and travelers in the region should prepare for prolonged periods of heavy snow. Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 1 and 3 feet, with the heaviest amounts likely on south and west-facing aspects.
In addition to the snowfall, extreme wind conditions are anticipated. Wind gusts could reach as high as 85 mph on Thursday. These conditions will likely lead to widespread blowing snow, which could significantly reduce visibility.
Timeline
- Onset: Snow is expected to begin this evening (Wednesday, March 11) on south and west-facing aspects.
- Duration: The storm is a multi-day event. Snow may not begin falling on the north aspects until Thursday night or Friday.
- Expiration: The warning is currently set to expire at 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15.
What You Should Do
Officials advise against being caught unprepared in the high country. Severe winter conditions are expected to make travel very difficult to impossible. Additionally, avalanche danger will increase due to the heavy accumulation. Very strong winds may cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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