Winter Storm Warning Issued for Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine
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NOAA issued it on April 23, 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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine in Montana, with heavy snow accumulations up to 9 inches and winds gusting to 50 mph expected from Friday morning through Saturday noon.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Montana
- Issued
- April 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Great Falls 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 Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Montana.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Great Falls MT. It is effective from April 24 at 3:00 AM MDT until April 25 at 12:00 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine in Montana.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle. Check the latest road conditions by calling 511 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Prepare for dangerous outdoor conditions, as there is at least an 80% chance of impactful winter weather.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected, with total accumulations up to 4 inches below 4000 feet and between 4 and 9 inches above 4000 feet. Winds will gust as high as 50 mph, leading to difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow-covered roadways and reduced visibility from falling and blowing snow. The heavy, wet snow may cause isolated power outages and tree damage.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 3:00 AM MDT on Friday, April 24, until 12:00 PM MDT on Saturday, April 25.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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