Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Regional Weather Alerts


     

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Eastern Toole and Liberty; Hill County; Northern Blaine County; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Effective: 2026-02-26 @ 8:56 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-02-26 @ 8:56 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-02-26 @ 8:56 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued February 26 at 7:56PM MST until February 27 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Description: * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce
visibility at times.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains
Effective: 2026-02-26 @ 8:56 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-02-26 @ 8:56 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-02-26 @ 8:56 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued February 26 at 7:56PM MST until February 27 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Description: * WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph, with gusts up to 100 mph.

* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and
plains, and Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce
visibility at times.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Central and Southeast Phillips; Northern Phillips; Southwest Phillips
Effective: 2026-02-26 @ 6:01 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 9:00 am
Onset: 2026-02-26 @ 6:01 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 9:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Glasgow MT on 2026-02-26 @ 6:01 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued February 26 at 5:01PM MST until February 27 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Glasgow MT
Description: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Phillips County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): West Glacier Region
Effective: 2026-02-26 @ 2:30 pm -> 2026-02-28 @ 3:00 am
Onset: 2026-02-27 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-02-28 @ 3:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Missoula MT on 2026-02-26 @ 2:30 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued February 26 at 1:30PM MST until February 28 at 2:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT
Description: ...GLACIER PARK AND HIGHWAY 2 SNOW - FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY...

.A back door cold front will help create winter travel conditions in
and near Glacier National Park as well as the Highway 2 corridor
from West Glacier to Marias Pass from Friday into early Saturday
morning.

* WHAT...Snow and wind expected. There is a chance of minor to
moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between
2 and 6 inches along Highway 2 from West Glacier to Marias Pass.
Total snow accumulations of up to 10 inches above the pass, with
locally higher amounts possible in the higher peaks. Wind gusts up
to 65 mph could cause blowing and drifting of snow and decreased
visibility to less than one-half mile at times.

* WHERE...Glacier National Park, Polebridge, Essex, Highway 83
Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Bad Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 2 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few
inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving.
Winter traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains
Effective: 2026-02-26 @ 1:47 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2026-02-26 @ 1:47 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 2:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-26 @ 1:47 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued February 26 at 12:47PM MST until February 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT
Description: * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 60 to 75 mph, strongest in the high
terrain.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry
recreation.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Crazy Mountains
Effective: 2026-02-26 @ 1:47 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2026-02-26 @ 1:47 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 2:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-26 @ 1:47 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued February 26 at 12:47PM MST until February 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT
Description: * WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Crazy Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry
recreation.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Livingston Area; Beartooth Foothills
Effective: 2026-02-26 @ 1:47 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-02-26 @ 1:47 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 2:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-26 @ 1:47 pm
Headline: Wind Advisory issued February 26 at 12:47PM MST until February 27 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT
Description: * WHAT...Southwest wind gusts 60 to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
Beartooth Foothills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected this evening
into Friday morning.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley; Judith Gap; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills; Southern Wheatland
Effective: 2026-02-26 @ 1:47 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-02-26 @ 1:47 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 2:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-26 @ 1:47 pm
Headline: High Wind Warning issued February 26 at 12:47PM MST until February 27 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT
Description: * WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 75 mph, strongest near the
foothills.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and Highway 12 from
Harlowton to Lavina. Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire
spread in wildland grasses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds gusts are expected today
into Friday morning.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Northern Blaine County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Fergus County below 4500ft
Effective: 2026-02-26 @ 12:59 pm -> 2026-02-28 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-02-27 @ 9:00 am -> 2026-02-27 @ 6:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-02-26 @ 12:59 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued February 26 at 11:59AM MST until February 28 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Description: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4
inches with locally higher amounts possible along the peaks of the
Bears Paw Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County
below 4500ft, and Northern Blaine County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Expect winter driving conditions. Be prepared for sudden
changes in road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For Fergus county, the greatest concern for
impacts will be across the eastern half of the county.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): East Glacier Park Region
Effective: 2026-02-26 @ 12:59 pm -> 2026-02-28 @ 3:00 am
Onset: 2026-02-27 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-27 @ 6:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-02-26 @ 12:59 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued February 26 at 11:59AM MST until February 28 at 2:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Description: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6
inches below 7000 feet and up to 10 inches above 7000 feet with
locally higher amounts possible along the peaks. Winds gusting as
high as 65 mph with isolated gusts up to 80 mph possible through
Friday morning.

* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be
required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure
they are prepared for dangerous conditions. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone; Dawson; Prairie; Wibaux; Northern Phillips; Northern Valley
Effective: 2026-02-26 @ 10:52 am -> 2026-02-28 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-02-27 @ 9:00 am -> 2026-02-27 @ 5:15 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Glasgow MT on 2026-02-26 @ 10:52 am
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued February 26 at 9:52AM MST until February 28 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Glasgow MT
Description: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Montana.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Alert: Winter Storm Warning
Area(s): Southwest Phillips
Effective: 2026-02-26 @ 10:52 am -> 2026-02-28 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-02-27 @ 9:00 am -> 2026-02-27 @ 5:15 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Glasgow MT on 2026-02-26 @ 10:52 am
Headline: Winter Storm Warning issued February 26 at 9:52AM MST until February 28 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Glasgow MT
Description: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest Phillips County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 11 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.