Winter Storm Warning Issued for Treasure and Big Horn Counties, 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Treasure and Big Horn counties, forecasting up to 14 inches of snow and difficult travel conditions through Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southern 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 Southern Montana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Billings, MT, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of southern Montana. This alert indicates that heavy snow is likely and residents should prepare for significant impacts to travel and safety.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Treasure County
- Northern Big Horn County
- Southern Big Horn County
Expected Conditions
Residents in the affected areas should prepare for the following weather hazards:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 7 and 14 inches. The greatest amounts are forecast to occur over the higher hills.
- Wind: Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be difficult at times. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Thursday evening and Friday commutes. Additionally, the NWS notes that conditions may threaten young livestock.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 6:00 PM MDT this evening, March 12, until 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15. Snow is expected to begin developing this evening and will increase in intensity overnight into Friday. Periods of snow will continue through Saturday night.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, the NWS recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions and updates, residents are encouraged to call 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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