Montana Winter Weather Advisory | Effective 04/21/2026 22:56

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 21 at 11:56PM MDT until April 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 21, 2026 - 10:56pm
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches, with higher amounts over the mountain peaks. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Great Falls MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov