< Winter Storm Warning Montana | Effective 03/12/2026 01:42

Winter Storm Warning Montana | Effective 03/12/2026 01:42

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 2:42AM MDT until March 15 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 1:42am
Expires: 
March 13, 2026 - 1:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches, greatest over the higher hills. Locally higher totals are possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph early this evening, decreasing overnight. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday commutes. Conditions may threaten young livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to develop over the area this evening, increasing overnight into Friday. Periods of snow will continue through Saturday night.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
Musselshell; Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley; Judith Gap; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills; Northeastern Yellowstone; Southern Wheatland; Southwestern Yellowstone
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT