Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southwest Phillips County, Montana
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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 Southwest Phillips County from midnight tonight through Saturday evening, with heavy snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Phillips County, Montana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Glasgow 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 Southwest Phillips County, Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Glasgow, MT, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Southwest Phillips County. This alert replaces a previous Winter Weather Advisory and indicates a significant weather event is likely.
Affected Areas
The primary area impacted by this warning is Southwest Phillips County in Montana.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:
- If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
- Monitor the latest road conditions by calling 5-1-1 before departing.
- Prepare for potentially hazardous travel conditions that may lead to delays or isolation.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the duration of the storm. Total snow accumulations are projected to be between 6 and 12 inches. These conditions will make travel very difficult, particularly impacting commutes on Friday and throughout Saturday.
Timeline
- Onset: The warning begins at midnight tonight (early Friday morning, March 13).
- Duration: The warning remains in effect until 6:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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