Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

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Alert: Flood Watch
Area(s): East Glacier Park Region
Effective: 2026-06-28 @ 1:36 am -> 2026-06-28 @ 7:00 pm
Onset: 2026-06-28 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-06-30 @ 1:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Urgency: Future
Issued By: NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-06-28 @ 1:36 am
Headline: Flood Watch issued June 28 at 12:36AM MDT until June 30 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of north central Montana, including the following
area, East Glacier Park Region, including the east side of Glacier
National Park.

* WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Reasoning for the flood watch. Heavy rainfall is expected over
the Northern Rockies, including the east side of Glacier Park
from today into Monday. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are
possible by Monday. Additionally, high elevation snowpack could
be washed out, adding to additional runoff.
- Flooding safety web page: http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Lake Wind Advisory
Area(s): Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone
Effective: 2026-06-28 @ 12:40 am -> 2026-06-28 @ 2:00 pm
Onset: 2026-06-28 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-06-29 @ 3:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Glasgow MT on 2026-06-28 @ 12:40 am
Headline: Lake Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 11:40PM MDT until June 29 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Description: * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Fort Peck Lake.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 2 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves heights up to 4 feet.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains
Effective: 2026-06-28 @ 12:08 am -> 2026-06-29 @ 12:15 am
Onset: 2026-06-28 @ 12:08 am -> 2026-06-29 @ 7:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Billings MT on 2026-06-28 @ 12:08 am
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued June 27 at 11:08PM MDT until June 29 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Description: * WHAT...Wet snow expected for the Beartooth Highway. Total snow
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph
tonight into Sunday, then up to 55 mph on Monday.

* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel on the Beartooth Highway will be impacted by
wintry conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will lighten or even stop for a time
Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening. Snow will redevelop Sunday
night and continue into Monday.

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Garfield, MT
Effective: 2026-06-27 @ 11:55 pm -> 2026-06-28 @ 1:00 pm
Onset: 2026-06-27 @ 11:55 pm -> 2026-06-28 @ 1:00 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Glasgow MT on 2026-06-27 @ 11:55 pm
Headline: Flood Advisory issued June 27 at 10:55PM MDT until June 28 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Description: * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.

* WHERE...Central Garfield County in northeastern Montana...

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in
small streams and water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1053 PM MDT, Emergency management reported flooding from heavy
rain Saturday evening in the advisory area. Flooding will
continue into Sunday morning.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jordan.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Winter Storm Warning
Area(s): Butte/Blackfoot Region
Effective: 2026-06-27 @ 7:16 pm -> 2026-06-28 @ 3:30 am
Onset: 2026-06-27 @ 7:16 pm -> 2026-06-29 @ 10:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Missoula MT on 2026-06-27 @ 7:16 pm
Headline: Winter Storm Warning issued June 27 at 6:16PM MDT until June 29 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Description: * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow
accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with 8 to 16 inches across the
Anaconda Pintler Mountains. Snow levels may briefly lower and could
produce minor slushy accumulation at Homestake and Macdonald Pass.

* WHERE...Georgetown Lake, backcountry and higher elevation areas.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan for winter-like conditions in the backcountry and
higher elevations. Cold temperatures, wind, and wet snow will
elevate the risk of hypothermia. Heavy wet snow may down trees,
blocking access to backcountry roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30
mph.

Alert: Winter Storm Warning
Area(s): Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains
Effective: 2026-06-27 @ 7:16 pm -> 2026-06-28 @ 3:30 am
Onset: 2026-06-27 @ 7:16 pm -> 2026-06-29 @ 10:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Missoula MT on 2026-06-27 @ 7:16 pm
Headline: Winter Storm Warning issued June 27 at 6:16PM MDT until June 29 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Description: * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow
accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with up to 12 inches across the
highest peaks.

* WHERE...Skalkaho Pass, Nez Perce Pass, backcountry and higher
elevation areas.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan for winter-like conditions in the backcountry and
higher elevations. Cold temperatures, wind, and wet snow will
elevate the risk of hypothermia. Heavy wet snow may down trees,
blocking access to backcountry roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30
mph.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains; Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Effective: 2026-06-27 @ 1:44 pm -> 2026-06-28 @ 7:00 am
Onset: 2026-06-27 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-06-29 @ 1:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-06-27 @ 1:44 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued June 27 at 12:44PM MDT until June 29 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Description: * WHAT...Periods of wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to
5 inches above 6500 feet, with localized amounts in excess of 9
inches near highest peaks.

* WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Gallatin and Madison County
Mountains and Centennial Mountains, and Ruby Mountains and Southern
Beaverhead Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on cold and wet backcountry conditions with a
heightened hypothermia risk for those not properly dressed. Wet
snow may down trees and block access to forest roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Campers should be aware that it only takes a
few inches of snow to damage tents and other recreational items.

Alert: Winter Storm Warning
Area(s): Northwest Beaverhead County
Effective: 2026-06-27 @ 1:44 pm -> 2026-06-28 @ 7:00 am
Onset: 2026-06-27 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-06-29 @ 1:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Great Falls MT on 2026-06-27 @ 1:44 pm
Headline: Winter Storm Warning issued June 27 at 12:44PM MDT until June 29 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Description: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and
6 inches at pass level, with snow amounts in excess of a foot in
the higher terrain.

* WHERE...Northwest Beaverhead County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult over passes. Back country
conditions will be very dangerous, especially near and above pass
level.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet snow may down trees and block access to
forest roadways.

Alert: Hydrologic Outlook
Area(s): Flathead, MT; Lake, MT
Effective: 2026-06-27 @ 1:25 pm -> 2026-06-30 @ 7:00 am
Onset: 2026-06-27 @ 1:25 pm
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Possible
Urgency: Future
Issued By: NWS Missoula MT on 2026-06-27 @ 1:25 pm
Headline: Hydrologic Outlook issued June 27 at 12:25PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Description: ESFMSO

What: Widespread moderate rainfall over a prolonged period of time.
Storm total amounts between 1 to 3 inches for valleys and 2 to 4
inches for the mountains.

Where: Flathead and Lake Counties in northwest Montana, including
Glacier National Park.

Timing: Beginning Sunday afternoon, continuing through Monday night.

Significant rainfall totals will bring potential for rapid rises on
streams and creeks, rock and debris slides and runoff issues in poor
drainage areas. Those recreating in the backcountry should take
caution on backcountry roadways for falling debris. If camping, be
mindful of where you park your RV or pitch your tent. Avoid setting
up near water's edge, as streams and reservoirs could rise rapidly
and flood your site.