Winter Storm Warning Issued for Carter, Custer, and Fallon Counties 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 Southeast Montana, forecasting up to 9 inches of snow and hazardous travel conditions through Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Montana
- 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 Southeast Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Billings, MT has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Southeast Montana. The alert is currently in effect and will remain active until 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions in Montana:
- Carter County
- Custer County
- Fallon County
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to prepare for hazardous conditions. If you must travel, the National Weather Service 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
- Snow Accumulation: Periods of heavy snow are expected, with total accumulations ranging between 4 and 9 inches.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecasted to gust as high as 30 mph.
- Visibility and Travel: Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Travel is expected to be very difficult, with specific impacts anticipated for the Friday evening commute.
Timeline
The alert was issued on Friday, March 13, at 2:11 PM MDT. The hazardous conditions and the Winter Storm Warning are expected to persist until the alert expires at 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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