Station Name: Madison River bl Hebgen Lake nr Grayling MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,503 feet

Nearest Address:
8998 Hebgen Lake Rd
Grayling, MT 59758
Gallatin County

GPS Coordinates: 44.86639167, -111.3387806

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 15 at 11:00PM MDT until May 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 11:00 PM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 7 inches, with higher amounts on high peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery and slushy road conditions and raw back country conditions Saturday evening into Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels quickly fall Saturday evening after a round of showers and perhaps a couple thunderstorms Saturday afternoon. Those with back country plans should be aware of the forecast raw conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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.

Wind Advisory issued May 15 at 10:04PM MDT until May 16 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 10:04 PM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From noon to 10 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Blowing dust with reduced visibility is also possible.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 1:08AM MDT until May 16 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures 27 to 32 degrees. A hard freeze is likely for portions of the Watch area. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Watch issued May 16 at 1:08AM MDT until May 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures 27 to 32 degrees. A hard freeze is likely for portions of the Watch area. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.