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

Winter Storm Watch issued March 31 at 12:51PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Tue March 31, 2026, 12:51 PM
Expires: Wed April 1, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible at elevations below 5,000 feet and 8 to 16 inches possible above 5,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Slushy snow covered roads and significantly reduced visibility at times may make travel very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of heavy, wet snow and winds may cause power outages and tree damage.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 31 at 10:48PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Tue March 31, 2026, 10:48 PM
Expires: Wed April 1, 2026, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 11 inches at and below pass level with higher amounts above pass level. * WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy and wet variety of snow may pose snow load impacts to infrastructure.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock. Remember, a Winter Storm Warning means that there is at least an 80% chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the warning period.