Montana Winter Storm Watch | Effective 04/21/2026 13:20

Headline: 
Winter Storm Watch issued April 21 at 2:20PM MDT until April 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 21, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 5:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches possible, highest over the south and east portions of the Gallatin Valley. * WHERE...Gallatin Valley. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Expect difficult driving conditions due to slush or snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy, wet snow may cause instances of power outages and or tree damage.
Instruction: 
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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: 
Gallatin Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov