Winter Storm Warning Issued for Rocky Mountain Front: Up to 4 Feet of Snow Expected
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The NWS has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the East Glacier Park Region, forecasting 2 to 4 feet of snow and wind gusts over 75 mph starting Wednesday evening.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Rocky Mountain Front, 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 Rocky Mountain Front, Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Great Falls, MT, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Rocky Mountain Front. This warning follows a Winter Weather Advisory currently in effect for the region. The alert was issued on March 10 and remains active through Saturday evening.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic focus of this alert is the Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. Specific regions impacted include:
- East Glacier Park Region
- Southern Rocky Mountain Front
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to escalate in two phases:
- During the Advisory Period: Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches are expected, with wind gusts reaching as high as 50 mph.
- During the Winter Storm Warning: Heavy snow is forecast with total accumulations ranging from 2 to 4 feet. Wind gusts are expected to exceed 75 mph at times, particularly on Thursday.
Timeline
- Winter Weather Advisory: In effect until 6 PM MDT Wednesday, March 11.
- Winter Storm Warning: In effect from 6 PM MDT Wednesday, March 11, until 6 PM MDT Saturday, March 14.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers should prepare for possible blizzard conditions. The National Weather Service warns that whiteout conditions are possible, which may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
Individuals in the area should continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates. For those with agricultural concerns, the NWS recommends visiting their local programs webpage to view the Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock to assess the degree of stress on young livestock.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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