Winter Storm Warning Issued for Crazy Mountains: Up to One Foot of Snow and 40 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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Crazy Mountains through Friday morning, with heavy snow and high winds creating dangerous travel and recreation conditions.
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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 high country. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are occurring or imminent, posing a significant threat to travel and safety.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts the Crazy Mountains in Montana (Zone MTZ068).
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:
- Travel Safety: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Road Conditions: For the latest road conditions and updates, call 5 1 1.
- Recreation: Those planning activities in the high country should be aware that conditions will be hazardous.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Periods of heavy snow are expected, with total accumulations reaching up to one foot (12 inches).
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 40 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow is expected to significantly reduce visibility.
- Impacts: Travel could become very difficult to impossible. Recreation in the high country will be severely impacted by the heavy snow and wind.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately and remains in effect until 11:00 AM MST Friday, March 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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