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 5 at 12:09AM MST until March 6 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 12:09 AM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher amounts will be found 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 5 at 12:09AM MST until March 6 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 12:09 AM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Total accumulations between 1 and 2 feet of snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 11:24AM MST until March 6 at 3:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...Periods of snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, greatest on north aspects. North winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 3 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult on US-14 through Burgess Junction, due to snow and areas of blowing snow. Those with recreation plans in the Bighorn or Pryor Mountains should be prepared for wintry conditions.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:09AM MST until March 6 at 3:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 12:09 AM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Periods of snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, greatest on north aspects. North winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From noon today to 3 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult on US-14 through Burgess Junction, due to snow and areas of blowing snow. Those with recreation plans in the Bighorn or Pryor Mountains should be prepared for wintry conditions.

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