High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
MTZ034-042-063-141-172-228-272000-
/O.EXT.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/
Northern Stillwater-Golden Valley-Judith Gap-Northern Sweet Grass-
Melville Foothills-Southern Wheatland-
Including the locations of Judith Gap, Melville, Harlowton, Ryegate,
Big Timber, Lavina, Absarokee, and Columbus
1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 75 mph, strongest near the
foothills.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and Highway 12 from
Harlowton to Lavina. Warm and dry conditions could cause rapid fire
spread in wildland grasses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds gusts are expected today
into Friday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor
items. Use caution with any burning activities.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
MTZ067-272000-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-
Including the locations of Mystic Lake, Alpine, Cooke City, Jardine,
and Silver Gate
1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 60 to 75 mph, strongest in the high
terrain.
* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry
recreation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
MTZ068-272000-
/O.EXA.KBYZ.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/
Crazy Mountains-
1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds gusting 60 to 75 mph.
* WHERE...Crazy Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and blowing snow will impact backcountry
recreation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If recreating in the backcountry, have a winter survival kit.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1054 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
MTZ301-302-307-308-271200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260227T1800Z/
East Glacier Park Region-Northern High Plains-Southern Rocky
Mountain Front-Southern High Plains-
Including the following locations: East Glacier Park, Rogers
Pass, Bynum, Marias Pass, Choteau, Heart Butte, Dupuyer, Logan
Pass, Pendroy, Kiowa, Babb, Browning, and Saint Mary
1054 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 90 mph. Winds may
gust over 100 mph at times along the immediate eastern slopes of
the Rocky Mountain Front.
* WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for
high profile or light weight vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those operating high profile or light weight
vehicles should consider delaying travel.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1054 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
MTZ303-271200-
/O.NEW.KTFX.DU.Y.0001.260226T1754Z-260227T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260227T1800Z/
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
Including the following locations: Ethridge, Santa Rita, and Cut
Bank
1054 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind
Warning, west winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening.
For the High Wind Warning, until 11 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power
outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or
light weight vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside,
Stay Alive`.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1054 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
MTZ304>306-311-313>320-271200-
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260227T1800Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Hill County-Northern Blaine County-
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-Judith Basin County and
Judith Gap-Fergus County below 4500ft-Upper Blackfoot and
MacDonald Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood
Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-Helena Valley-Big Belt,
Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the following locations: Canyon Creek, Trident, Devon,
Havre, Wolf Creek, Moccasin, Lothair, Battle Ridge Pass, Hobson,
Galata, MacDonald Pass, Fort Belknap, Harlem, Craig, Raynesford,
Rocky Boy, Benchland, Flesher Pass, Hilger, Windham, Maudlow,
Deep Creek Pass, Hogeland, Monarch, Lincoln, Shelby, Joplin,
Chester, Helena, Stanford, Bozeman Pass, Whitlash, Neihart,
Chinook, Zurich, Lewistown, Marysville, Geyser, and Kings Hill
Pass
1054 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for
high profile or light weight vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
&&
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Glinskas
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1054 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
MTZ309-310-312-271200-
/O.NEW.KTFX.DU.Y.0001.260226T1754Z-260227T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTFX.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260227T1800Z/
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central Chouteau
County-Cascade County below 5000ft-
Including the following locations: Floweree, Conrad, Great Falls,
Fort Benton, Carter, Brady, and Ledger
1054 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind
Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Western and
Central Chouteau County, and Cascade County below 5000ft.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening.
For the High Wind Warning, until 11 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power
outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or
light weight vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside,
Stay Alive`.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1025 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
WYZ002-271400-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260228T0300Z/
Absaroka Mountains-
1025 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 to 75 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Absaroka Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution if you must drive.
&&
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Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
130 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
...GLACIER PARK AND HIGHWAY 2 SNOW - FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY...
.A back door cold front will help create winter travel conditions in
and near Glacier National Park as well as the Highway 2 corridor
from West Glacier to Marias Pass from Friday into early Saturday
morning.
MTZ002-280900-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0011.260227T1900Z-260228T0900Z/
West Glacier Region-
130 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 2 AM MST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow and wind expected. There is a chance of minor to
moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between
2 and 6 inches along Highway 2 from West Glacier to Marias Pass.
Total snow accumulations of up to 10 inches above the pass, with
locally higher amounts possible in the higher peaks. Wind gusts up
to 65 mph could cause blowing and drifting of snow and decreased
visibility to less than one-half mile at times.
* WHERE...Glacier National Park, Polebridge, Essex, Highway 83
Bigfork to Swan Lake, Marias Pass, and Bad Rock Canyon.
* WHEN...From noon Friday to 2 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few
inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving.
Winter traveling conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1159 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
MTZ301-271200-
/O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0011.260227T0600Z-260228T0900Z/
East Glacier Park Region-
Including the following locations: East Glacier Park, Marias
Pass, Logan Pass, Kiowa, Babb, and Saint Mary
1159 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
MST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6
inches below 7000 feet and up to 10 inches above 7000 feet with
locally higher amounts possible along the peaks. Winds gusting as
high as 65 mph with isolated gusts up to 80 mph possible through
Friday morning.
* WHERE...East Glacier Park Region Zone.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be
required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure
they are prepared for dangerous conditions. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road
Report website.
Remember, a Winter Weather Advisory means that there is at least an
80% chance of minor impacts due to winter weather conditions during
the advisory period.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1159 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
MTZ306-311-314-271200-
/O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0011.260227T1500Z-260228T1800Z/
Northern Blaine County-Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine-
Fergus County below 4500ft-
Including the following locations: Hilger, Chinook, Harlem,
Lewistown, Hogeland, Zurich, Fort Belknap, and Rocky Boy
1159 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 11 AM MST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4
inches with locally higher amounts possible along the peaks of the
Bears Paw Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County
below 4500ft, and Northern Blaine County.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 11 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Expect winter driving conditions. Be prepared for sudden
changes in road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For Fergus county, the greatest concern for
impacts will be across the eastern half of the county.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road
Report website.
Remember, a Winter Weather Advisory means that there is at least an
80% chance of minor impacts due to winter weather conditions during
the advisory period.
&&
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Glinskas
Blowing Dust Advisory
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS GREAT FALLS MT
1054 AM MST THU FEB 26 2026
MTZ303-270100-
/O.NEW.KTFX.DU.Y.0001.260226T1754Z-260227T0100Z/
1054 AM MST THU FEB 26 2026
Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera-
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind
Warning, west winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening.
For the High Wind Warning, until 11 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power
outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or
light weight vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull
Aside,
Stay Alive'.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
$$
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY
NWS GREAT FALLS MT
1054 AM MST THU FEB 26 2026
MTZ309-310-312-270100-
/O.NEW.KTFX.DU.Y.0001.260226T1754Z-260227T0100Z/
1054 AM MST THU FEB 26 2026
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-Western and Central Chouteau
County-Cascade County below 5000ft-
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, localized visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind
Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton Counties, Western and
Central Chouteau County, and Cascade County below 5000ft.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening.
For the High Wind Warning, until 11 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power
outages. Travel could be dangerous, especially for high profile or
light weight vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull
Aside,
Stay Alive'.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80%
chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring
during the warning period.
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
MTZ065-066-272000-
/O.EXT.KBYZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260228T0000Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Mc Leod, Dean, Nye, Fishtail, Livingston,
and Limestone
1247 PM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts 60 to 70 mph.
* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along
Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
Beartooth Foothills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected this evening
into Friday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel
until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose outdoor
items.
&&
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Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings
Arends
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
225 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
WYZ001>020-022>030-271330-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn Basin-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Bighorn Mountains West-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Jackson Hole-Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
225 AM MST Thu Feb 26 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST
FRIDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Strong gusty 55 to 70 mph winds are expected across the Absaroka
Mountains and the Cody Foothills. Gusty west winds of 25 to 40 mph
are possible across the Wind Corridor. Elevated to near critical fire
weather conditions exist across portions of central and southern
Wyoming.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Friday...Strong gusty 55 to 70 mph winds are possible across the
Absaroka Mountains. Elevated to near critical fire weather conditions
are expected across portions of central and southern Wyoming.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
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