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 Storm Watch issued April 21 at 2:55PM MDT until April 24 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 2:55 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country could be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are forecast Wednesday evening east of the Stillwater River Valley.

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Winter Storm Warning issued April 21 at 11:28PM MDT until April 24 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:28 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 11:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are forecast this evening east of the Stillwater River Valley.

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Fire Weather Watch issued April 21 at 12:03PM MDT until April 22 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 12:03 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 7:00 AM

* AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...285...289...300. In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...281...282...287. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park Washakie. In Southwest WY...Sweetwater. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * WIND: Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 10 to 15 percent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: While wind will not be as strong as on Wednesday, elevated to near critical fire weather conditions will be seen today across much of the same area.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 1:27AM MDT until April 22 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 1:27 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 6:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. the Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...285...289...300. In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...281...282...287. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park Washakie. In Southwest WY...Sweetwater. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * WIND: Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 10 to 13 percent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Occasional gusts of or around 60 mph are possible.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.