Montana Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/23/2026 12:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 1:37PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 12:37pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 137 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of heavy snow near Livingston, moving east at 35 mph. Locations impacted include... Livingston, Big Timber, Clyde Park, Chico Hot Springs, Springdale, Mc Leod, Melville, Greycliff, Pine Creek, Nye, Wilsall, Dean, Reed Point, Emigrant and Chico. Visibility down to 1/2 mile is being observed with these snow showers.
Instruction: 
Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this area of snow. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents. Consider delaying travel until the snow passes your location. A rapid drop in temperatures may lead to slick spots on area roadways. Please use extreme caution, especially on bridges, overpasses and around curves. Allow plenty of stopping distance and avoid braking suddenly. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.
Area Description: 
Northern Stillwater; Northern Park; Paradise Valley; Livingston Area; Beartooth Foothills; Crazy Mountains; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT