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

High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 5:50AM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 5:50 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds with gusts of 50 to 70 mph expected. Locally higher gusts are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme wind gusts could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. Any sparked fires in dry grasses will spread rapidly.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. 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. Please avoid activities that could spark fires.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 2:42AM MDT until March 15 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:42 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches, greatest over the higher hills. Locally higher totals are possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph early this evening, decreasing overnight. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday commutes. Conditions may threaten young livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to develop over the area this evening, increasing overnight into Friday. Periods of snow will continue through Saturday night.

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.

High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 9:19AM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:19 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds with gusts of 55 to 75 mph expected. Locally higher gusts are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme wind gusts could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. Local blowing dust could reduce visibility to under a mile for short stretches on roadways. Any sparked fires in dry grasses will spread rapidly.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. 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 12 at 2:01PM MDT until March 15 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:01 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Periods of snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches, greatest over the higher hills. Locally higher totals are possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph early this evening, decreasing overnight. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday commutes. Conditions may threaten young livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to develop over the area this evening, but accumulations will be limited and roads generally wet to slushy through Friday. Heavier snow is expected Friday night through Saturday evening with roads conditions deteriorating.

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.

High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 5:50AM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 5:50 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest to west wind gusts of 70 to 90 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong to dangerous crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Any sparked fires could cause rapid fire spread in dry grasses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected through mid day today.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. 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. Please avoid activities that could spark fires.