< Winter Storm Warning Montana | Effective 04/02/2026 09:05

Winter Storm Warning Montana | Effective 04/02/2026 09:05

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 10:05AM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 2, 2026 - 9:05am
Expires: 
April 3, 2026 - 12:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches over Bozeman and Battle Ridge Passes. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will create areas of blowing snow this evening and overnight. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations on road surfaces may be limited through the afternoon hours, with impacts to travel increasing from this evening and through the morning hours on Friday as snow accumulates on roads and blowing snow reduces visibility.
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: 
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT