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

Avalanche Warning issued December 19 at 6:46PM MST by NWS Billings MT

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 6:46 PM
Expires: Sun December 21, 2025, 4:30 AM

AVWBYZ The following message is transmitted at the request of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. The Gallatin NF Avalanche Center in Bozeman has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: The mountains near Cooke City. * WHAT...Avalanche conditions are very dangerous and the avalanche danger is HIGH. * WHERE...The mountains near Cooke City. * WHEN...In effect from Fri 18:00 MST to Sun 05:30 MST. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall Thursday and Friday combined with winds gusting to 70 mph has created very dangerous avalanche conditions * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Avalanches near Cooke City will be massive and can run far distances. Avoid slopes steeper than 30 degrees and stay far away from avalanche runout zones. Consult http://www.mtavalanche.com or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 20 at 2:13PM MST until December 22 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Sat December 20, 2025, 2:13 PM
Expires: Sun December 21, 2025, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, mainly on south and west facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 5 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avalanche danger will continue.

Be prepared for difficult winter conditions if you have plans in the backcountry.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 21 at 3:04AM MST until December 22 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Sun December 21, 2025, 3:04 AM
Expires: Mon December 22, 2025, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Rain and snow showers expected with areas of freezing rain or drizzle possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, could become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Motorists along I-90 around the Big Timber area, and along US-191 from Big Timber to Harlowton, should be alert for sudden changes in driving conditions and slick roads late today through the evening.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 21 at 3:04AM MST until December 22 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Sun December 21, 2025, 3:04 AM
Expires: Mon December 22, 2025, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet, mainly on south and west facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avalanche danger will continue.

Be prepared for difficult winter conditions if you have plans in the backcountry.