< Winter Storm Warning Montana | Effective 03/12/2026 13:01

Winter Storm Warning Montana | Effective 03/12/2026 13:01

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 2:01PM MDT until March 15 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires: 
March 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Periods of 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 40 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 difficult at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday commutes. Conditions may threaten young livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to develop over the area this evening, but accumulations will be limited and roads generally wet to slushy through Friday. Heavier snow is expected Friday night through Saturday evening with roads conditions deteriorating.
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