Winter Storm Warning Issued for Dawson and Prairie 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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Dawson and Prairie Counties until 6 AM MDT Sunday, with 4 to 7 inches of snow and 35 mph wind gusts expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Glasgow 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 Eastern Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Glasgow, MT, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Dawson and Prairie Counties. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until early Sunday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following regions in Montana:
- Dawson County
- Prairie County
What You Should Do
Travel could be very difficult due to 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 road conditions in the state you are calling from, dial 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for the following weather conditions:
- Snowfall: Heavy snow with total accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.
- Wind: Northeast winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing and drifting snow is expected to reduce visibility at times.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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