< Winter Storm Watch Montana | Effective 03/11/2026 16:53

Winter Storm Watch Montana | Effective 03/11/2026 16:53

Headline: 
Winter Storm Watch issued March 11 at 5:53PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 11, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires: 
March 12, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 18 inches possible. * WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, and Fergus County below 4500ft. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to dangerous with falling and blowing snow significantly reducing visibility at times. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions.
Instruction: 
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock.
Area Description: 
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap; Fergus County below 4500ft; Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Snowy and Judith Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT