Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southwest Phillips County, Montana

Source: NOAA · Southwest Phillips County, 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This alert is no longer in effect.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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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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What is this NWS weather alert about?
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.
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.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southwest Phillips County, Montana. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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