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Winter Storm Watch, Montana

Severe

12 to 18 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 60 mph. Recreation in the high country could be impacted by heavy accumulating snow.

Ended Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Tuesday, April 14, 11:11 at night.

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Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
12 to 18 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 60 mph

Map

Map of Montana with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Gardiner, Cooke City, Jardine. I-90US 191GardinerCooke CityWYOMINGMONTANA20 mi I-90US 191GardinerCooke CityWYOMINGMONTANA20 mi I-90GardinerCooke CityWYOMINGMONTANA20 mi I-90GardinerCooke CityWYOMINGMONTANA50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
Where
Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
When
From Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.
Impacts
Recreation in the high country could be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Additional details
Highest snow totals expected above 9 kft.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. April 14, 2026
  2. Winter Storm Watch issued for Wednesday evening through Friday morning. April 13, 2026