Winter Storm Warning Issued for Absaroka, Beartooth, and Crazy Mountains
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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, and Crazy Mountains, with up to 4 feet of snow expected through Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Montana 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 Montana 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 will remain active until 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and the Crazy Mountains in Montana.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised not to get caught unprepared in the high country. Severe winter conditions are expected. If you are in the warning area, prepare for hazardous conditions and monitor local updates. Avalanche danger is expected to increase, and recreation in the high country will be significantly impacted.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is currently occurring across the region. Forecasters expect additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 feet, with the greatest amounts predicted for the Absaroka/Beartooth range. Locally higher amounts are possible. In addition to the heavy snowfall, widespread blowing snow is expected to significantly reduce visibility.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning began at 2:11 PM MDT on Friday, March 13, and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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