Winter Storm Warning Issued for Rosebud and Powder River Counties Through Sunday Morning

Source: NOAA · Southeastern Montana

This alert is no longer in effect.

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 parts of Montana, forecasting up to 9 inches of additional snow and hazardous travel conditions through Sunday morning.

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Record type
Winter Storm Warning
Affected area
Southeastern Montana
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Billings 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 Southeastern Montana.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Billings, MT has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of southeastern Montana. The warning is currently in effect and remains active until 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15.

Affected Areas

The geographic regions impacted by this alert include:

  • Northern Rosebud
  • Powder River
  • Southern Rosebud

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to take precautions as travel could be very difficult. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 5-1-1. Additionally, the NWS notes that cold and wet conditions will be dangerous for young livestock, and owners should take necessary steps to protect animals.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is currently occurring in the warning area. Forecasters expect additional snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 30 mph. These hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute, as roads, bridges, and overpasses are likely to become slick and hazardous.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to end at 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15. According to the NWS, the heaviest snowfall is expected to fall tonight, Friday, March 13, and throughout the day on Saturday, March 14.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of Montana, forecasting up to 9 inches of additional snow and hazardous travel conditions through Sunday morning.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southeastern Montana. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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