Winter Storm Warning Issued for Judith Basin and Fergus Counties; Up to 19 Inches of Snow Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Judith Basin and Fergus counties, forecasting heavy snow accumulations of 7 to 19 inches through Saturday evening.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Great Falls
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 Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of central Montana. The alert is in effect from 6:00 PM MDT Thursday, March 12, through 6:00 PM MDT Saturday, March 14.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Judith Basin County, including Judith Gap, and Fergus County at elevations below 4,500 feet.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Real-time road conditions can be accessed by calling 5-1-1 or visiting the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) Road Report website. Livestock owners should monitor the Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock via the NWS local programs webpage to assess stress levels on young animals.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is forecast for the region, with total accumulations expected to range between 7 and 19 inches. This is expected to be a multi-day snowfall event with occasional lulls in precipitation. In addition to the heavy snow, strong winds are anticipated, which may lead to tree damage. Travel could become very difficult to impossible during this period.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 6:00 PM MDT on Thursday, March 12, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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