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Winter Storm Watch, Montana

Severe

2 to 8 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 50 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Ended Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Wednesday, April 22, 1:58 in the afternoon.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Tuesday, April 21, 11:56 at night.

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Expires
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Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
2 to 8 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 50 mph

Map

Map of Montana with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Stanford, Hobson, Geyser. I-15I-315StanfordHobsonGeyserNeihartMONTANA20 mi I-15I-315StanfordHobsonGeyserNeihartMONTANA20 mi I-15StanfordHobsonGeyserMONTANA20 mi I-15StanfordGeyserMONTANA50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Where
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.
When
From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts
Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Additional details
The heavy, wet snow may cause instances of power outages.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. April 21, 2026
  2. Snow totals raised from 4 to 10 inches to 5 to 11 inches. April 21, 2026
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. April 20, 2026
  4. Winter Storm Watch issued for Wednesday evening through Thursday evening. April 20, 2026