Winter Storm Warning Issued for Crazy Mountains: Up to 3 Feet of Snow and 90 MPH Gusts 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Crazy Mountains, forecasting heavy snow accumulations up to 3 feet and extreme wind gusts through Sunday morning.
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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
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Billings, MT. The warning is in effect from 12:00 PM MDT on Thursday, March 12, until 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15.
Affected Areas
This alert specifically impacts the Crazy Mountains region in Montana (Zone MTZ068).
What You Should Do
Officials advise that you should not get caught unprepared in the high country. Severe winter conditions are expected, and those in the area should take immediate steps to prepare for heavy snow and high winds. Recreation in the high country is strongly discouraged as conditions deteriorate.
Expected Conditions
Residents and travelers should prepare for the following conditions:
- Snowfall: Prolonged periods of heavy snow are expected, with total accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. Locally higher totals are possible in some areas.
- Wind: Winds could gust as high as 90 mph today.
- Hazards: Recreation in the high country will be significantly impacted by heavy accumulating snow, and avalanche danger is expected to increase.
Timeline
- Onset: Thursday, March 12 at 12:00 PM MDT
- Duration: The warning remains active through the end of the week.
- Expiration: Sunday, March 15 at 6:00 AM MDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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