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. |