Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Blaine County; 60 MPH Gusts and Blowing Snow 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 Northern Blaine County, effective Tuesday, featuring dangerous winds and low visibility.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Blaine County, Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Blaine County, Montana.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Great Falls, MT. This alert indicates at least an 80% chance of impactful winter weather conditions within the warning period.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Northern Blaine County in Montana.
What You Should Do
Residents 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: Monitor the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.
- Livestock Care: Ranchers can find information regarding the degree of stress on young livestock by visiting the NWS webpage and selecting the Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock under Local Programs.
- Prepare for Hazards: Be ready for sudden changes in road and weather conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Northwest winds are forecast to gust as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing snow may cause visibilities to drop below 1/4 mile at times.
- Temperature and Ice: Rain and snow showers on Tuesday afternoon will transition to snow by the evening. Sharply falling temperatures may cause previously wet surfaces to become icy.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM MST Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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