Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northwest Beaverhead County Through Friday
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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 Northwest Beaverhead County, with heavy snow up to 14 inches and wind gusts exceeding 60 mph expected through Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest Beaverhead 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 Northwest Beaverhead County, Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Great Falls, MT, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Northwest Beaverhead County. This alert indicates at least an 80% chance of impactful winter weather conditions occurring within the warning period.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Northwest Beaverhead County, including high-elevation areas near Chief Joseph Pass and Big Hole Pass.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected region should 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. Tire chains may be required for some vehicles.
- Road Conditions: Obtain the latest road reports by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.
- Backcountry Safety: Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions.
- Livestock Care: Livestock owners can visit the NWS webpage and select "Local Programs" then "Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock" to see graphical representations of stress on young livestock.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulations: Total snow accumulations are expected to be between 7 and 14 inches near Chief Joseph Pass and 4 to 7 inches near Big Hole Pass. Elsewhere in the county, accumulations between 1 and 5 inches are forecast.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are expected to gust over 60 mph at times on Thursday.
- Hazardous Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective starting at 6:00 PM MDT this evening, Wednesday, March 11. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 12:00 PM MDT on Friday, March 13.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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