Station Name: Madison River at Kirby Ranch nr Cameron MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,879 feet

Nearest Address:
W Fork Brg
Cameron, MT 59720
Madison County

GPS Coordinates: 44.88865556, -111.580886

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Watch issued February 22 at 11:28PM MST until February 25 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 11:28 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Gates of the Mountains, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Helena Valley, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Remember, a High Wind Watch means that there is at least a 50% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the watch period.

High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 7:56AM MST until February 25 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:56 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of strong winds will be possible Thursday and Friday.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 22 at 11:42AM MST until February 25 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 11:42 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches over the Pitchstone Plateau of southwest Yellowstone National Park, 6 to 12 inches in central portions of Yellowstone, and between 1 and 4 inches in Lamar Valley and Mammoth. West wind 15 to 30 mph. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Backcountry travel could be very difficult.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 1:12AM MST until February 25 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 12 to 20 inches over the Pitchstone Plateau of southwest Yellowstone National Park. Locally higher amounts over 2 feet will be possible. 6 to 12 inches in central portions of Yellowstone, and between 1 and 4 inches in Lamar Valley and Mammoth. West wind 15 to 30 mph. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Backcountry travel could be very difficult.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit https://weather.gov/riw/winter . For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info .