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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,091 feet

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

GPS Coordinates: 45.8001194, -108.4680306

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 6 at 5:15AM MST until March 6 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Fri March 6, 2026, 5:15 AM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to three inches. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally higher snowfall is possible along the higher foothills.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 6 at 5:15AM MST until March 6 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Fri March 6, 2026, 5:15 AM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches, greatest on north facing aspects. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Be prepared for hazardous conditions with limited visibility and heavy snowfall.

High Wind Watch issued March 5 at 11:44PM MST until March 8 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 11:44 PM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 11:45 PM

* WHAT...Southwest wind gusts to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected early Sunday through Sunday 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. Secure loose outdoor items.

High Wind Watch issued March 5 at 11:44PM MST until March 8 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 11:44 PM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 11:45 PM

* WHAT...West wind gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Highway 191 from Big Timber through Judith Gap, and Highway 12 from Harlowton to Lavina. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest period of winds will be Sunday.

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. Secure loose outdoor items.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 6 at 5:15AM MST until March 6 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Fri March 6, 2026, 5:15 AM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon, Southern Big Horn, and Southern Rosebud. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest snowfall amounts will fall along the Bighorn Foothills and in the higher hills south of Sheridan. Locations such as the Lame Deer Divide and Aberdeen Hill will also see higher snow amounts.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.