Winter Storm Warning Issued for Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
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NOAA issued it on April 29, 2026, 3 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 has been issued by NWS Great Falls MT for the Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, with heavy snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches and winds up to 50 mph expected from 6 PM MDT Wednesday to 6 PM MDT Thursday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Montana
- Issued
- April 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Great Falls 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Montana.
Winter Storm Warning in Little Belt and Highwood Mountains
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Great Falls MT. It is effective from 6 PM MDT on April 22, 2026, until 6 PM MDT on April 23, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the Little Belt and Highwood Mountains in Montana, specifically the areas covered by zone MTZ317.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Check the latest road conditions by calling 511 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Prepare for dangerous outdoor conditions.
Expected Conditions
Heavy, wet snow is expected with total accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, and higher amounts over the mountain peaks. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph, leading to difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow-covered roadways and reduced visibility below a quarter mile at times. The heavy snow may cause power outages and tree damage.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 6 PM MDT on April 22, 2026, and ends at 6 PM MDT on April 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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