Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1157 AM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
IDZ006-111800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0002.260312T0000Z-260314T1800Z/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-
1057 AM PDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11
AM PDT SATURDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. There is a likelihood
of extreme winter storm impacts. Total snow accumulations between
2 and 6 inches in the lower elevations and 30 to 60 inches in the
higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Dixie.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable
disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible
traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if
possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure
may occur. For EXTREME winter storm impacts, expect substantial
disruptions to normal activities. Extremely dangerous or
impossible traveling conditions. Travel in the impacted areas is
not advised. Extensive and widespread closures and disruptions to
infrastructure may occur. Life saving actions may be needed. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and
Thursday morning commutes, especially over higher passes. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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 Missoula MT
1157 AM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
MTZ006-111800-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0002.260312T0000Z-260314T1800Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-
1157 AM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO
NOON MDT SATURDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. There is a likelihood
of major winter weather impacts to isolated extreme winter storm
impacts. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 6 inches in the
lower elevations and 20 to 40 inches in the higher elevations.
Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to noon MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable
disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible
traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if
possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure
may occur. For EXTREME winter storm impacts, expect substantial
disruptions to normal activities. Extremely dangerous or
impossible traveling conditions. Travel in the impacted areas is
not advised. Extensive and widespread closures and disruptions to
infrastructure may occur. Life saving actions may be needed. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening
commutes, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
124 PM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
MTZ304-309-310-312-313-315>317-319>330-111215-
/O.UPG.KTFX.HW.A.0014.260312T0000Z-260313T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTFX.HW.W.0014.260312T0600Z-260313T0000Z/
Eastern Toole and Liberty-Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton-
Western and Central Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft-
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald
Pass-Gates of the Mountains-Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-
Helena Valley-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-Meagher
County Valleys-Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains-Canyon Ferry Area-
Missouri Headwaters-Madison River Valley-Gallatin Valley-
Northwest Beaverhead County-Beaverhead and Western Madison below
6000ft-Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains-Gallatin
and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains-
Including the following locations: Battle Ridge Pass, Great
Falls, Clancy, Neihart, Boulder, Waterloo, Trident, Gallatin
Gateway, Chester, Montana City, Big Sky, Devon, Deep Creek Pass,
Martinsdale, Shelby, Floweree, Wickes, Joplin, Ledger, Ennis,
Wisdom, Conrad, McAllister, Carter, Wolf Creek, Canyon Creek,
Harrison, Galata, Pony, Townsend, Whitehall, Whitlash, Chief
Joseph Pass, Windham, Bannack, Corbin, Brady, Stanford,
Checkerboard, Homestake Pass, Marysville, Kings Hill Pass,
Cameron, Dillon, Raynesford, Elk Park Pass, Dewey, Monida Pass,
Glen, Craig, Raynolds Pass, MacDonald Pass, Ringling, Bozeman
Pass, Jeffers, Lothair, Wise River, Moccasin, Bozeman, Targhee
Pass, Three Forks, West Yellowstone, Norris, Fort Benton,
Lincoln, Geyser, Big Hole Pass, Benchland, Winston, White Sulphur
Springs, Flesher Pass, Willow Creek, Toston, Monarch, Hobson,
Maudlow, and Helena
124 PM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO 6 PM
MDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwesterly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
expected over southwest Montana and up to 85 mph over the plains.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana.
* WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 6 PM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel could be very difficult to
dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles.
Blowing dust or snow could significantly reduce visibility at
times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Those traveling with high profile or light weight vehicles should
consider delaying travel or finding an alternate route.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1152 AM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
IDZ009-010-111800-
/O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0002.260312T0600Z-260313T0600Z/
Western Lemhi County-Eastern Lemhi County-
1152 AM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT MDT THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Lemhi County and Western Lemhi County.
* WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to midnight MDT Thursday
Night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1152 AM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
MTZ007-111800-
/O.UPG.KMSO.HW.A.0002.260312T0600Z-260313T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMSO.HW.W.0002.260312T0600Z-260313T0600Z/
Butte/Blackfoot Region-
1152 AM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT MDT THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Butte/Blackfoot Region.
* WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to midnight MDT Thursday
Night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
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Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
209 PM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
MTZ327-111200-
/O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0014.260312T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
Northwest Beaverhead County-
Including the following locations: Dewey, Big Hole Pass, Wisdom,
Wise River, and Chief Joseph Pass
209 PM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO NOON MDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12
inches near Chief Joseph Pass. Snow accumulations between 1 and 5
inches elsewhere. Winds gusting over 60 mph at times on Thursday.
* WHERE...Northwest Beaverhead County.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to noon MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with falling and blowing
snow significantly reducing visibility at times. Those in the
backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous
conditions.
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.
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.
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Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
410 PM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
IDZ051-054-055-110300-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260311T0300Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-
Including the cities of American Falls, Shoshone, Blackfoot,
Heyburn, Shelley, Carey, Fort Hall, Oakley, Richfield, Rupert,
Pocatello, and Burley
410 PM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, and Lower Snake
River Plain.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.
Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
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Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.
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High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
224 PM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
MTZ040-064-112030-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0010.260312T0000Z-260313T0300Z/
Northern Park-Paradise Valley-
Including the locations of Corwin Springs, Miner, Clyde Park, Pine
Creek, Emigrant, Pray, and Chico
224 PM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest to west wind gusts of 50 to 65 mph possible.
* WHERE...Northern Park and Paradise Valley.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. The warm and windy conditions could
cause rapid fire spread in grasses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected during the
day Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
224 PM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
MTZ065-066-112030-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0010.260311T2100Z-260313T0300Z/
Livingston Area-Beartooth Foothills-
Including the locations of Limestone, Mc Leod, Livingston, Dean,
Fishtail, and Nye
224 PM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest to west wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph possible.
* WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel difficult along
Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the
Beartooth Foothills. The warm and windy conditions could cause
rapid fire spread in grasses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected early
Thursday through mid day Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
224 PM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
MTZ067-068-112030-
/O.CON.KBYZ.HW.A.0010.260312T0000Z-260313T0300Z/
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains-Crazy Mountains-
Including the locations of Mystic Lake, Alpine, Jardine, Cooke City,
and Silver Gate
224 PM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest to west winds with gusts up to 90 mph possible.
* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will create dangerous backcountry
conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
341 AM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
WYZ001>020-022>030-111345-
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-
341 AM MDT Tue Mar 10 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph will be widespread across much of the
state with the exception being northern WY where winds will be
slightly lower.
Light snow will develop over northern WY this morning as a cold
front continues to move south. Light snow showers will gradually make
their way south into portions of western and central WY by the
afternoon/evening. The heaviest accumulations in the mountains will
occur over the Bighorns and Absarokas, with 2 to 4 inches possible
and localized amounts nearing 6 inches. Snowfall accumulations of 1
to 2 inches is expected across the western Bighorn Basin and portions
of Johnson County.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Thursday Through Saturday...Widespread wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph
look to impact much of the forecast area. Hazardous travel conditions
are likely across mountain passes in northern and central WY, where
strong wind gusts in excess of 70 mph will be possible. A prolonged
period of heavy wet mountain snow is expected to begin Thursday with
the greatest impacts across northern mountains, especially the
Absarokas. A cold front passage may bring chances for light snowfall
across the lower elevations east of the Divide Saturday
afternoon/evening.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
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