Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central and South Central Montana 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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for central and south central Montana, with 7 to 14 inches of snow and 50 mph wind gusts expected to make travel impossible.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central and South Central Montana
- 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 Central and South Central Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Billings, MT, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of central and south central Montana. This severe weather alert indicates that hazardous winter conditions are likely and imminent.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions and counties:
- Musselshell
- Northern Stillwater
- Golden Valley
- Judith Gap
- Northern Sweet Grass
- Melville Foothills
- Northeastern Yellowstone
- Southern Wheatland
- Southwestern Yellowstone
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches are expected. The highest totals will likely occur over higher hills, though locally higher amounts are possible elsewhere.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 50 mph early Thursday evening, gradually decreasing overnight.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible at times. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact the Thursday evening and Friday commutes. Additionally, the cold and snow may threaten young livestock.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 6:00 PM MDT Thursday, March 12, until 6:00 AM MDT Sunday, March 15. Snow is expected to begin developing Thursday evening, increasing in intensity overnight into Friday. Periods of snow will continue through Saturday night.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are encouraged to monitor the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1. Livestock owners should take necessary precautions to protect young animals from the elements.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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