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Winter Storm Watch, Montana

Severe

5 to 9 inches of snow possible. Travel could be difficult.

Ended Friday, March 13, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Friday, March 13, 2:11 in the afternoon.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Friday, March 13, 2:11 in the afternoon.

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Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
5 to 9 inches

Map

Map of Montana with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Miles City, Red Lodge, Baker. Also shown: Winter Weather Advisory. I-90I-94I-15I-25I-190Miles CityRed LodgeEkalakaWYOMINGNORTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTAIDAHOMONTANA50 mi I-94I-15I-25I-190Miles CityRed LodgeEkalakaWYOMINGNORTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTAIDAHOMONTANA100 mi I-94I-25US 191Miles CityRed LodgeWYOMINGMONTANA100 mi US 14US 212Miles CityRed LodgeWYOMINGMONTANA100 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Periods of snow possible. The heaviest snowfall is not expected until Friday night into Saturday. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches possible.
Where
Beartooth Foothills and Red Lodge Foothills.
When
From this afternoon through late Saturday night.
Impacts
Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Additional details
West winds may keep the colder air and accumulating snowfall off the foothills until late Friday or Friday night. Best chance of accumulating snowfall is Saturday through Saturday night.

Updates

  1. Extended to Sunday, noon. Area expanded. March 13, 2026
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 13, 2026
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 12, 2026
  4. Snow totals lowered from 6 to 12 inches to 5 to 9 inches. Ended for part of the area. March 12, 2026
  5. Snow totals lowered from 7 to 14 inches to 6 to 12 inches. Area expanded. March 12, 2026
  6. Area expanded. March 11, 2026
  7. Area expanded. March 11, 2026
  8. Winter Storm Watch issued for Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning. March 11, 2026