< Winter Storm Warning Montana | Effective 03/12/2026 19:56

Winter Storm Warning Montana | Effective 03/12/2026 19:56

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 8:56PM MDT until March 15 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 7:56pm
Expires: 
March 13, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Prolonged periods of heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 feet, greatest on south and west facing aspects. Locally higher totals are possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph through this evening. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be severely impacted by heavy accumulating and blowing snow. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may not begin falling on the north aspects until Friday.
Instruction: 
Do not get caught unprepared in the high country. Severe winter conditions are expected. Avalanche danger will also increase.
Area Description: 
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT