Special Weather Statement Montana | Effective 03/09/2026 08:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 9:44AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 9, 2026 - 8:44am
Expires: 
March 9, 2026 - 10:45am
Description: 
A band of snow showers extending from Wheatland County into Northern Rosebud County will continue through morning hours. These showers could reduce visibilities below 1 mile and create slick and hazardous road conditions. Use caution when traveling along US-191 in Wheatland, Highway 12 from Harlowton to Forsyth, Highway 87 from Roundup and north, and portions of I-94 in northern Rosebud County. Locations impacted include... Roundup, Forsyth, Harlowton, Hysham, Ryegate, Melstone, Deadmans Basin Reservoir, Rosebud, Musselshell, Lavina, Judith Gap, Franklin, Angela, Ingomar, Shawmut, Twodot, Cartersville, Hathaway, Vananda, and Rock Springs. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.
Area Description: 
Musselshell; Treasure; Northern Rosebud; Custer; Golden Valley; Judith Gap; Crazy Mountains; Northern Sweet Grass; Melville Foothills; Northeastern Yellowstone; Southern Wheatland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Billings MT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov