Montana Winter Storm Watch | Effective 04/20/2026 11:51

Headline: 
Winter Storm Watch issued April 20 at 12:51PM MDT until April 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 20, 2026 - 11:51am
Expires: 
April 21, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches, with isolated higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes. Strong winds could cause tree or power line damage.
Instruction: 
Remember, a Winter Storm Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the watch period.
Area Description: 
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains; Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains; Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov