Montana Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/23/2026 13:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 2:57PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 257 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of snow showers near Reedpoint, moving southeast at 25 mph. Locations impacted include... Columbus, Laurel, Joliet, Absarokee, Cooney Reservoir State Park, Boyd, Reed Point, Rapelje, Park City, Roscoe, Luther, Rockvale, Silesia and Greycliff. Visibility below 1 mile should be expected.
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. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for slushy roads. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.
Area Description: 
Northern Stillwater; Red Lodge Foothills; Northern Sweet Grass; Northern Carbon; Southwestern Yellowstone
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT