Station Name: Yellowstone River at Billings MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,091 feet / 942 meters

Nearest Address:
158–298 Cerise Rd
Billings, MT 59101
Yellowstone County

GPS Coordinates: 45.8001194, -108.4680306

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued March 16 at 4:44AM MDT until March 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Sun March 16, 2025, 4:44 AM
Expires: Mon March 17, 2025, 4:45 AM

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and whiteout conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet, greatest on west facing aspects. Winds gusting as high as 55 to 75 mph through tonight. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and backcountry recreation potentially life-threatening. Expect a significant increase in avalanche danger. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and threat of whiteout conditions will occur late today through tonight, with diminishing wind by Monday morning. Periods of moderate to heavy snow will continue into Tuesday morning.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. If you are going to recreate in the high country during this period, make sure to let someone know what your plans are in case you become stranded.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 16 at 4:44AM MDT until March 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Sun March 16, 2025, 4:44 AM
Expires: Mon March 17, 2025, 4:45 AM

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and whiteout conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet, greatest on west facing aspects. Winds gusting as high as 55 to 75 mph through tonight. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and backcountry recreation potentially life-threatening. Expect a significant increase in avalanche danger. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and threat of whiteout conditions will occur late today through tonight, with diminishing wind by Monday morning. Periods of moderate to heavy snow will continue into Tuesday morning.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. If you are going to recreate in the high country during this period, make sure to let someone know what your plans are in case you become stranded.

Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 10:19AM MDT until March 17 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Sun March 16, 2025, 10:19 AM
Expires: Mon March 17, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Anticipate difficult travel conditions along I-90 from Livingston to Big Timber. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts up to 64 mph have been observed at Livingston and Nye. The strongest period of winds will occur late this afternoon through the evening.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 16 at 4:44AM MDT until March 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Sun March 16, 2025, 4:44 AM
Expires: Mon March 17, 2025, 4:45 AM

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and whiteout conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet, greatest on west facing aspects. Winds gusting as high as 55 to 75 mph through tonight. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and backcountry recreation potentially life-threatening. Expect a significant increase in avalanche danger. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and threat of whiteout conditions will occur late today through tonight, with diminishing wind by Monday morning. Periods of moderate to heavy snow will continue into Tuesday morning.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. If you are going to recreate in the high country during this period, make sure to let someone know what your plans are in case you become stranded.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 16 at 4:44AM MDT until March 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Sun March 16, 2025, 4:44 AM
Expires: Mon March 17, 2025, 4:45 AM

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and whiteout conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet, greatest on west facing aspects. Winds gusting as high as 55 to 75 mph through tonight. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and backcountry recreation potentially life-threatening. Expect a significant increase in avalanche danger. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and threat of whiteout conditions will occur late today through tonight, with diminishing wind by Monday morning. Periods of moderate to heavy snow will continue into Tuesday morning.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1. If you are going to recreate in the high country during this period, make sure to let someone know what your plans are in case you become stranded.