Montana Winter Storm Warning | Effective 04/16/2026 04:03

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued April 16 at 5:03AM MDT until April 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 4:03am
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 4:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Avalanche danger may increase. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow totals expected over 8,000 feet.
Instruction: 
Recreation in the backcountry will be hazardous due to falling and blowing snow. Be alert for the possibility of increased avalanche conditions.
Area Description: 
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains; Crazy Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov