< Winter Storm Warning Montana | Effective 03/13/2026 19:31

Winter Storm Warning Montana | Effective 03/13/2026 19:31

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued March 13 at 8:31PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 13, 2026 - 7:31pm
Expires: 
March 14, 2026 - 5:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph on Saturday. * WHERE...The foothills and plains adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Front, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Cascade County below 5000ft, and Gates of the Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan for difficult winter driving conditions. Snow and blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility at times on Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will bring gusty northerly winds and falling temperatures during the late morning and early afternoon hours on Saturday. Any wet pavement surfaces will freeze and become icy.
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. 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: 
Northern High Plains; Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Cascade County below 5000ft; Gates of the Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT