Winter Storm Warning Issued for Bighorn Mountains; Up to 20 Inches of Snow Expected
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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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Bighorn Mountains in Montana and Wyoming, with heavy snow and 60 mph wind gusts expected through Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Bighorn Mountains (Montana and Wyoming)
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Billings
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 Bighorn Mountains (Montana and Wyoming).
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Billings, MT, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains and Northeast Bighorn Mountains. This alert is effective starting at 6:00 PM MDT this evening and is scheduled to remain in place until 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Montana: Pryor and Northern Bighorn Mountains.
- Wyoming: Northeast Bighorn Mountains.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should take the following precautions:
- If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle for emergency situations.
- Call 5-1-1 for the latest road conditions before departing.
- Be aware that recreation in the high country will be severely impacted by heavy accumulating snow.
- Prepare for difficult to impossible travel conditions, particularly along US-14 through Burgess Junction.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect prolonged periods of heavy snow throughout the duration of the warning. Total snow accumulations are projected to reach between 10 and 20 inches. Additionally, wind gusts could reach as high as 60 mph this evening before decreasing tonight. These high winds combined with heavy snow are expected to cause blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 6:00 PM MDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist through the weekend, with the alert currently set to expire at 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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