Station Name: Big Timber Creek Abv Mouth at Leadore ID
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,942 feet

Nearest Address:
State Hwy 28
Leadore, ID 83464
Lemhi County

GPS Coordinates: 44.68879167, -113.3704056

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 9:24AM MDT until March 13 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:24 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:30 AM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Lemhi County and Western Lemhi County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight MDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 4:55AM MDT until March 13 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 4:55 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Lemhi County and Western Lemhi County. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 11 at 5:53PM MDT until March 13 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 5:53 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches in the Upper Blackfoot Valley, Lincoln area, and Big Hole Pass with 6 to 13 inches over Flesher pass, Macdonald Pass, and Chief Joseph Pass. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph may create significant visibility reductions in blowing snow Thursday. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass and Northwest Beaverhead County. * WHEN...Until 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. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

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. Remember, a Winter Storm Warning means that there is at least an 80% chance of impactful winter weather conditions during the warning period.

High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 12:51PM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 12:51 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts of between 65 and 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be very difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. Blowing dust or snow could significantly reduce visibility at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak wind speeds are likely between 6 AM and 11 AM Thursday.

Those traveling with high profile or light weight vehicles should consider delaying travel or find an alternate route.

High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 12:25AM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:25 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph, with gusts of between 65 and 85 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be very difficult to dangerous, especially for high profile or light weight vehicles. Blowing dust or snow could significantly reduce visibility at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak wind speeds are likely between 6 AM and 2 PM Thursday.

Those traveling with high profile or light weight vehicles should consider delaying travel or find an alternate route.