Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Avalanche Warning |
| Area(s): | Kootenai/Cabinet Region |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 7:44 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 7:44 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Unknown |
| Urgency: | Unknown |
| Issued By: | NWS Missoula MT on 2026-02-23 @ 7:44 pm |
| Headline: | Avalanche Warning issued February 23 at 6:44PM MST by NWS Missoula MT |
| Description: |
AVWMSO The following message is transmitted at the request of Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center Sandpoint ID. ...AVALANCHE WARNING ISSUED BY THE IDAHO PANHANDLE AVALANCHE CENTER... 16:00 PST Mon Feb 23 2026 The Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center in Sandpoint has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Missoula MT - MTZ001 (MTZ001) NWS Spokane WA - ID 017 (Bonner County)...ID 021 (Boundary County)...ID 079 (Shoshone County) * WHAT...An Avalanche Warning is in effect from Monday 4 PM to Tuesday 4 PM. Very dangerous avalanche conditions have developed from heavy snowfall and strong winds, and will last through Tuesday. You can very easily trigger avalanches large enough to bury or kill you, and some will release spontaneously. Avoid travel in avalanche terrain during this period. * WHERE...The Selkirk Mountains, West and East Cabinet Mountains, Purcell Mountains, and the Bitterroot Mountains - Silver Valley above 4,000 feet. * WHEN...In effect from Mon 16:00 PST to Tue 16:00 PST. * IMPACTS...Dense snowfall and widespread drifting has formed dangerous slabs of snow over multiple fragile weak snow layers. The new snow is adding enough stress to the snowpack to cause a widespread cycle of avalanches large enough to bury, injure, or kill a person. Some of these avalanches could propagate widely across terrain features like ridges, and run long distances into mature forests, valley floors, or flat terrain. It will be very easy for backcountry travelers to trigger them. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in and around avalanche terrain is not recommended during this period. Consult http://www.idahopanhandleavalanche.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. |
| Alert: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Livingston Area; Beartooth Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 6:01 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-25 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:15 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-23 @ 6:01 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 5:01PM MST until February 27 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph occurring. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. |
| Alert: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 6:01 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-25 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:15 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-23 @ 6:01 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 5:01PM MST until February 27 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds gusting up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber to Melville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of strong winds are expected to develop again Wednesday and Thursday. |
| Alert: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Judith Gap; Southern Wheatland |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 6:01 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-25 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:15 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-23 @ 6:01 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 5:01PM MST until February 27 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Judith Gap and Southern Wheatland. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber to Melville and along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of strong winds are expected to develop again Wednesday and Thursday. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 6:01 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 6:01 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:15 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-23 @ 6:01 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 23 at 5:01PM MST until February 24 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds gusting up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Melville Foothills and Northern Sweet Grass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber to Melville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of strong winds are expected to develop again Wednesday and Thursday. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Red Lodge Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 6:01 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 7:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-23 @ 6:01 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 23 at 5:01PM MST until February 24 at 6:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southwest to West winds with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Expect crosswinds to be sudden and erratic. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected to remain close to the mountains with rapid changes in wind speed over short distances. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Livingston Area; Beartooth Foothills |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 6:01 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 6:01 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:15 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-23 @ 6:01 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 23 at 5:01PM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph occurring. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 4:08 pm -> 2026-02-25 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:15 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-23 @ 4:08 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 3:08PM MST until February 25 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, greatest on southwest and west facing slopes, including the mountains around Cooke City. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow will likely increase avalanche danger. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains; Northeast Bighorn Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 4:08 pm -> 2026-02-25 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:15 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-23 @ 4:08 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 3:08PM MST until February 25 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Travel on US-14 could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations are expected to near 12 inches over the highest peaks of the Bighorn mountains. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Crazy Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 4:08 pm -> 2026-02-25 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 4:15 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Billings MT on 2026-02-23 @ 4:08 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 3:08PM MST until February 25 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow will likely increase avalanche danger. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Potomac/Seeley Lake Region |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 2:36 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 10:00 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Missoula MT on 2026-02-23 @ 2:36 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:36PM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT |
| Description: |
...WINTRY MIX IN VALLEYS AND HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW... .A transition from rain to wet snow tonight will lead to slick road conditions for the Tuesday morning commute across West-Central Montana. While snowfall amounts will be light to moderate, the slushy nature of the snow with slick conditions are the primary concerns as temperatures drop below freezing on wet surfaces. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches in the valleys and higher amounts in the mountains. * WHERE...I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, and Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. 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...The main concern is rain transitioning to heavy wet snow, causing slick conditions overnight through Tuesday morning. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Butte/Blackfoot Region |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 2:36 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Missoula MT on 2026-02-23 @ 2:36 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:36PM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT |
| Description: |
...WINTRY MIX IN VALLEYS AND HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW... .A transition from rain to wet snow tonight will lead to slick road conditions for the Tuesday morning commute across West-Central Montana. While snowfall amounts will be light to moderate, the slushy nature of the snow with slick conditions are the primary concerns as temperatures drop below freezing on wet surfaces. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations 1 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph over MacDonald Pass. * WHERE...Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. 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...The main concern is rain transitioning to heavy wet snow, causing slick conditions overnight through Tuesday morning, mainly focused to the Blackfoot Region, Georgetown Lake, and MacDonald Pass. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Lower Clark Fork Region |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 2:36 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 2:36 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Missoula MT on 2026-02-23 @ 2:36 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:36PM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT |
| Description: |
...WINTRY MIX IN VALLEYS AND HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW... .A transition from rain to wet snow tonight will lead to slick road conditions for the Tuesday morning commute across West-Central Montana. While snowfall amounts will be light to moderate, the slushy nature of the snow with slick conditions are the primary concerns as temperatures drop below freezing on wet surfaces. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate winter weather impacts over Lookout Pass and in the high terrain. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches from Taft to Lookout Pass and trace to 2 inches in the valleys. * WHERE...Evaro Hill, and I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. 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...For Evaro Hill: The main concern is rain transitioning to heavy wet snow, causing slick conditions overnight through Tuesday morning. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 2:36 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Missoula MT on 2026-02-23 @ 2:36 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:36PM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT |
| Description: |
...WINTRY MIX IN VALLEYS AND HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW... .A transition from rain to wet snow tonight will lead to slick road conditions for the Tuesday morning commute across West-Central Montana. While snowfall amounts will be light to moderate, the slushy nature of the snow with slick conditions are the primary concerns as temperatures drop below freezing on wet surfaces. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations 2 to 7 inches, including Lolo and Lost Trail Passes. * WHERE...Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass and Lolo Pass. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. 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...The main concern is rain transitioning to heavy wet snow, causing slick conditions overnight through Tuesday morning. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | West Glacier Region |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 2:36 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 2:36 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Missoula MT on 2026-02-23 @ 2:36 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:36PM MST until February 24 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Missoula MT |
| Description: |
...WINTRY MIX IN VALLEYS AND HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW... .A transition from rain to wet snow tonight will lead to slick road conditions for the Tuesday morning commute across West-Central Montana. While snowfall amounts will be light to moderate, the slushy nature of the snow with slick conditions are the primary concerns as temperatures drop below freezing on wet surfaces. * WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches in the valleys and 4 to 7 inches from Essex to Marias Pass. Higher amounts are expected in the higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Marias Pass, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Polebridge, Glacier National Park, and Bad Rock Canyon. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. 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. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Little Belt and Highwood Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 2:21 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-24 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-02-23 @ 2:21 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:21PM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches, highest over King's Hill Pass. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Expect winter driving conditions. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 2:21 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 2:21 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-02-23 @ 2:21 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:21PM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Accumulations between 2 and 4 inches for Rogers and MacDonald Pass, with higher amounts over the higher terrain along the Rocky Mountain Front. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Expect winter driving conditions. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | East Glacier Park Region |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 2:21 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 2:21 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-02-23 @ 2:21 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:21PM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches near pass level, with amounts in excess of a foot above pass level. Winds gusting over 40 mph at times. * WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday. * 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. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Northwest Beaverhead County |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 2:21 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-02-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-02-23 @ 2:21 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:21PM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Beaverhead County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Expect winter driving conditions. |
| Alert: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 1:54 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 10:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-26 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 5:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-02-23 @ 1:54 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 12:54PM MST until February 27 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those operating high profile or light weight vehicles should consider delaying travel. |
| Alert: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass; Gates of the Mountains; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 1:54 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-25 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 5:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-02-23 @ 1:54 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 12:54PM MST until February 27 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Gates of the Mountains, and Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. |
| Alert: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Western and Central Chouteau County; Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 1:54 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-26 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 5:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-02-23 @ 1:54 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 12:54PM MST until February 27 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine and Western and Central Chouteau County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. |
| Alert: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Helena Valley; Meagher County Valleys; Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Canyon Ferry Area; Missouri Headwaters; Gallatin Valley |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 1:54 pm -> 2026-02-26 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-25 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 5:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-02-23 @ 1:54 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 12:54PM MST until February 25 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible, highest for locations near the Continental Divide * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, Helena Valley, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris and damage property. Power outages may also occur, especially in urban areas. Travel could be difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. |
| Alert: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Madison River Valley; Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 1:54 pm -> 2026-02-26 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-25 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 5:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-02-23 @ 1:54 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 12:54PM MST until February 25 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...South to southwesterly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...The Madison and Beaverhead River Valleys. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. |
| Alert: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | East Glacier Park Region; Northern High Plains; Southern Rocky Mountain Front; Southern High Plains |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 1:54 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 10:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-25 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 5:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-02-23 @ 1:54 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 12:54PM MST until February 27 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph possible. Winds may gust over 100 mph at times along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those operating high profile or light weight vehicles should consider delaying travel. |
| Alert: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Central and Southeast Phillips; Northern Phillips; Southwest Phillips |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 12:39 pm -> 2026-02-27 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-26 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 2:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Glasgow MT on 2026-02-23 @ 12:39 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 11:39AM MST until February 27 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Glasgow MT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Northern Phillips, and Southwest Phillips Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power bumps. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. |
| Alert: | Avalanche Warning |
| Area(s): | Kootenai/Cabinet Region; West Glacier Region |
| Effective: | 2026-02-23 @ 8:09 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-23 @ 8:09 am -> 2026-02-24 @ 8:00 am |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Unknown |
| Urgency: | Unknown |
| Issued By: | NWS Missoula MT on 2026-02-23 @ 8:09 am |
| Headline: | Avalanche Warning issued February 23 at 7:09AM MST by NWS Missoula MT |
| Description: |
AVWMSO The following message is transmitted at the request of Flathead Avalanche Center Hungry Horse MT. ...AVALANCHE WARNING ISSUED BY THE FLATHEAD AVALANCHE CENTER... 06:30 MST Mon Feb 23 2026 The Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Missoula MT - MTZ001 (MTZ001)...MTZ002 (MTZ002) * WHAT...Heavy snowfall rates and wind-drifted snow will create very dangerous avalanche conditions. * WHERE...Slopes above 5000 feet in the Whitefish, Swan and Flathead Ranges, and the Lake McDonald and Marias Pass areas of Glacier National Park.</p> * WHEN...In effect from Mon 06:30 MST to Tue 06:01 MST. * IMPACTS...Natural and human-triggered avalanches are very likely. Avalanches will release on weak layers buried 2 to 3+ feet deep. These will run long distances, travel into low-angle terrain, and can cover snowmobile trails. Avalanches may connect across terrain features like ridges, releasing multiple start zones at once. Avalanches can be triggered from long distances away. Smaller slopes, such as roadcuts, may also avalanche, depositing a surprising amount of debris on the road below. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Pay close attention to the terrain around you. Avoid traveling on and under steep slopes. Consult http://www.flatheadavalanche.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. |
| Alert: | Avalanche Watch |
| Area(s): | Kootenai/Cabinet Region |
| Effective: | 2026-02-22 @ 9:34 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-22 @ 9:34 pm -> 2026-02-23 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Unknown |
| Urgency: | Unknown |
| Issued By: | NWS Missoula MT on 2026-02-22 @ 9:34 pm |
| Headline: | Avalanche Watch issued February 22 at 8:34PM MST by NWS Missoula MT |
| Description: |
AVAMSO The following message is transmitted at the request of Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center Sandpoint ID. ...AVALANCHE WATCH ISSUED BY THE IDAHO PANHANDLE AVALANCHE CENTER... 19:00 PST Sun Feb 22 2026 The Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center in Sandpoint has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Missoula MT - MTZ001 (MTZ001) NWS Spokane WA - ID 017 (Bonner County)...ID 021 (Boundary County)...ID 079 (Shoshone County) * WHAT...An Avalanche Watch is in effect from Sunday 7 PM PST to Monday 4 PM PST. Very dangerous avalanche conditions are likely to develop by Monday afternoon and raise the danger to High (Level 4of5). * WHERE...The Selkirk, West and East Cabinet, Purcell, and Bitterroot Mountains - Silver Valley above 4,000 feet. * WHEN...In effect from Sun 19:00 PST to Mon 16:00 PST. * IMPACTS...A warm, wet storm will deliver moderate to heavy snowfall to the snowpack. The new snowfall may add enough weight to the snowpack to overload fragile weak snow layers and cause a widespread cycle of avalanches large enough to bury, injure, or kill a person. Some of these avalanches could release naturally, propagate widely across terrain features like ridges, and run long distances into mature forests, valley floors, or flat terrain. It will become very easy for backcountry travelers to trigger them. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in or below avalanche terrain is not recommended during this period. Consult http://www.idahopanhandleavalanche.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. |