Winter Storm Warning Issued for Crazy Mountains; Heavy Snow and 70 MPH Gusts Forecast
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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 Crazy Mountains from Monday night through Wednesday, with total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches and dangerous wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Crazy Mountains, 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 Crazy Mountains, Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Billings, MT, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Crazy Mountains region. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are imminent or occurring, posing a significant risk to safety and travel.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Crazy Mountains in Montana. The geographic scope includes the high country areas within this range.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If you are venturing into the high country, you must be prepared for heavy snow, strong winds, and significantly limited visibility. It is recommended to monitor local conditions and avoid unnecessary travel in the affected high-elevation areas.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the duration of the warning, with total accumulations ranging between 10 and 20 inches. Wind gusts are forecast to reach as high as 70 mph. These conditions will likely result in widespread blowing snow, which could significantly reduce visibility. Additionally, the combination of strong winds and heavy snow is expected to increase avalanche danger in the region. Recreation in the high country will be heavily impacted by the accumulating snow and wind.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning goes into effect at 11:00 PM MST on Monday, February 23, 2026. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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