< Winter Storm Warning Montana | Effective 03/12/2026 12:36

Winter Storm Warning Montana | Effective 03/12/2026 12:36

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 1:36PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 12:36pm
Expires: 
March 13, 2026 - 3:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow will diminish later this afternoon as winds decrease. However, snow redevelops tonight with periods of moderate to heavy snow at times Friday through Saturday. Additional snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph early this afternoon then decreasing to gusts as high as 30 to 40 mph tonight. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult or impossible over Marias pass and Rogers pass late tonight through Thursday morning.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. Remember, a Winter Storm Warning means that there is at least an 80% chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the warning period.
Area Description: 
East Glacier Park Region; Southern Rocky Mountain Front
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT