Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 4:45PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | East Glacier Park Region; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Northwest Beaverhead County; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 4:45PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Gallatin Valley |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 4:45PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches over the western portions of the Gallatin valley, and up to 6 inches in the city of Bozeman. * WHERE...Gallatin Valley. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 4:45PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 4:45PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Snowy and Judith Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-04-02 @ 5:45 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 4:45PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Isolated snow amounts near 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Snowy and Judith Mountains, Cascade County below 5000ft, Fergus County below 4500ft, and Judith Basin County and Judith Gap. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Missouri Headwaters; Madison River Valley; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 5:10 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 5:10 pm -> 2026-04-02 @ 6:30 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-04-02 @ 5:10 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
Heavy snow is affect the valleys of Southwest MT this afternoon. Snowfall rates of around 1 inch per hour are occurring. Additionally, expect some wind gusts up to 40 mph, which will also reduce visibility because of blowing snow. New snow accumulations before 6 PM of 1 to 3 inches are possible, especially on grassy areas. Those traveling through Southwest MT this afternoon should be alert for quickly changing road conditions along with areas of poor visibility because of falling and blowing snow. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Paradise Valley |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 2:30PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Periods of snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Locally higher amounts along the western slopes of the Absaroka Mountains. * WHERE...Paradise Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel on US-89 through the Paradise Valley will impacted by snow and poor visibility. Cool, wet and windy conditions will be hazardous for young livestock. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Fallon; Powder River; Carter |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm -> 2026-04-04 @ 7:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 3:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 2:30PM MDT until April 4 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Carter, Fallon, and Powder River. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to snow, areas of blowing snow and poor visibility, especially over the higher hills. This includes Highway 12 from Miles City to Baker, and US-212 from Broadus to Alzada. Cool, wet, and windy conditions will be hazardous for young livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected late tonight through Friday. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Southern Rosebud; Southern Big Horn; Bighorn Canyon; Sheridan Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm -> 2026-04-04 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 10:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 3:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 2:30PM MDT until April 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches, greatest over the higher hills. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon, Southern Big Horn, and Southern Rosebud. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight MDT Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult on I-90 from Lodge Grass to Sheridan, and US-212 over Lame Deer Divide, due to snow, areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Cool, wet and windy conditions will be hazardous for young livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain showers this afternoon and evening will change to snow tonight. Snow totals over the highest hills, such as the wolf mountains, could exceed 12 inches. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Custer |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm -> 2026-04-04 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 10:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 3:30 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 2:30PM MDT until April 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Periods of snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, greatest over the higher hills. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Custer. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight MDT Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel will impacted by snow and poor visibility. This includes I-94 through Miles City and US-12 east of Miles City over Government Hill. Cool, wet and windy conditions will be hazardous for young livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow is expected late tonight through Friday morning. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains; Crazy Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 3:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 2:30PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow accumulations of 1 to 2ft expected. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will become difficult and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected tonight into Friday morning. Snowfall for north and west facing slopes could exceed 2ft on the highest peaks. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Treasure; Northern Rosebud; Northern Big Horn; Northeastern Yellowstone; Southwestern Yellowstone |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 3:30 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 2:30PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, greatest over the hills south of the Yellowstone River. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeastern Yellowstone, Northern Big Horn, Southwestern Yellowstone, Treasure, and Northern Rosebud. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to snow, localized blowing snow and poor visibility. This includes I-90 from Billings to Hardin and I-94 to Hysham and Forsyth. Cool, wet, and breezy conditions will be hazardous for young livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected tonight into Friday morning. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains; Northeast Bighorn Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 3:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 2:30PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow accumulations of 1 to 2ft expected. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel on Highway 14 through Burgess Junction could become nearly impossible, due to snow, blowing and drifting snow, and poor visibility. Recreation in the high country will become very difficult and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected tonight through midday Friday. The highest peaks of the northern Bighorns and Pryors could see snow totals in excess of 24 inches. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Judith Gap |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-04-02 @ 3:30 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 2:30PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow and gusty north winds expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Judith Gap. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel on US-191 through Judith Gap will impacted by snow, periodic blowing snow and poor visibility. Cool, wet and windy conditions will be hazardous for young livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow is expected tonight through early Friday morning. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Wibaux |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:43 pm -> 2026-04-04 @ 7:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Glasgow MT on 2026-04-02 @ 1:43 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 12:43PM MDT until April 4 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Wibaux County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wintry conditions will add stress on newborn livestock. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Richland |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:43 pm -> 2026-04-04 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Glasgow MT on 2026-04-02 @ 1:43 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 12:43PM MDT until April 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Richland County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wintry conditions will add stress on newborn livestock. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Dawson; Prairie |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:43 pm -> 2026-04-04 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Glasgow MT on 2026-04-02 @ 1:43 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 12:43PM MDT until April 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Dawson and Prairie Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wintry conditions will add stress on newborn livestock. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Central and Southern Valley; Daniels; Sheridan; Western Roosevelt; Garfield; McCone; Northern Valley; Eastern Roosevelt |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:43 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Glasgow MT on 2026-04-02 @ 1:43 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 12:43PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Valley, Daniels, Sheridan, Roosevelt, Garfield, and McCone Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wintry conditions will add stress on newborn livestock. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Southwest Phillips |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:43 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Glasgow MT on 2026-04-02 @ 1:43 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 12:43PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Southwest Phillips County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wintry conditions will add stress on newborn livestock. |
| Alert: | Lake Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone |
| Effective: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:33 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:33 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Glasgow MT on 2026-04-02 @ 1:33 pm |
| Headline: | Lake Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 12:33PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Fort Peck Lake * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights up to 4 feet remain expected. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | West Glacier Region |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 1:27 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Missoula MT on 2026-04-01 @ 1:27 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 12:27PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches in the valleys. 5 to 10 inches between Essex and Marias Pass on Highway 2. * WHERE...Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Polebridge, Essex, Glacier National Park, Marias Pass, and Bad Rock Canyon. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized heavier snowfall amounts are anticipated along Highway 83 between Ferndale and Swan Lake. Heavy, wet snow may cause localized power outages and tree damage. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Butte/Blackfoot Region |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 1:27 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Missoula MT on 2026-04-01 @ 1:27 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 12:27PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches for Butte, Georgetown Lake, Homestake Pass and MacDonald Pass. 1 to 3 inches for the lower valleys. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Butte, MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass, and Georgetown Lake. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow showers may occur mid morning on Thursday, causing low visibility and quickly changing road conditions. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Southern Clearwater Mountains; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 1:27 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Missoula MT on 2026-04-01 @ 1:27 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 12:27PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches above 4000 feet. 1 to 4 inches possible down to 3000 feet. * WHERE...Elk City, Dixie, Lolo Pass, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass. * WHEN...From midnight MDT /11 PM PDT/ tonight to 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow may cause localized power outages and tree damage. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Potomac/Seeley Lake Region |
| Effective: | 2026-04-01 @ 1:27 pm -> 2026-04-03 @ 1:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-04-02 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-04-03 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Missoula MT on 2026-04-01 @ 1:27 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 12:27PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches for valleys. * WHERE...Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, and Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow may cause localized power outages and tree damage. |