Water Temperature of the Madison River in Norris, MT
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 5:00 AM MST
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Ennis Lake; Madison Dam; Lee Metcalf WildernessStation Name: Madison River bl Ennis Lake nr McAllister MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,738 feet
Nearest Address:
Bear Trap Trail Nrt
Norris, MT 59745
Madison County
GPS Coordinates: 45.49023056, -111.6345056
Nearby Water Temperatures
Madison River, Ennis, MT (18.7 mi)Jefferson River, Three Forks, MT (28.2 mi)
Jefferson River, Waterloo, MT (32.1 mi)
Ruby River, Twin Bridges, MT (33.7 mi)
Jefferson River, Twin Bridges, MT (34.7 mi)
Madison River, Cameron, MT (41.6 mi)
Big Hole River, Glen, MT (44.8 mi)
Madison River, Grayling, MT (45.4 mi)
Missouri River, Toston, MT (46.5 mi)
Yellowstone River, Corwin Springs, MT (48.5 mi)
Boiling River Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, WY (57.7 mi)
Madison River, West Yellowstone, MT (63.9 mi)
Tantalus Creek, Yellowstone National Park, WY (69 mi)
Gibbon River, Yellowstone National Park, WY (69.8 mi)
Firehole River, Yellowstone National Park, WY (70.9 mi)
Weather for Norris, Montana
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 36°F
L: 26°F

Fri
H: 36°F
L: 18°F

Sat
H: 46°F
L: 17°F

Sun
H: 49°F
L: 27°F

Mon
H: 51°F
L: 31°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 89 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 1:57 AM
Moonset: 7:39 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:27 AM - 3:57 AM10:50 AM - 1:20 PM
Minor Periods
8:43 PM - 10:13 PM7:09 AM - 8:39 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 8:13PM MST until March 5 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 8:13 PM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches over Monida Pass with higher amounts above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Remember, a Winter Weather Advisory means that there is at least an 80% chance of minor impacts due to winter weather conditions during the advisory period.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 8:13PM MST until March 5 at 3:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 8:13 PM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches below 7000 feet with 6 to 9 inches above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Remember, a Winter Weather Advisory means that there is at least an 80% chance of minor impacts due to winter weather conditions during the advisory period.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 8:13PM MST until March 5 at 3:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 8:13 PM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches in the valleys with up to 4 inches in foothills adjacent to the mountains. * WHERE...Gallatin Valley and Madison River Valley. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevation rain and mountain snow showers develop overnight with rain changing to snow at lower elevations Thursday morning. A period of moderate snowfall with slushy accumulation on road surfaces is possible during the Thursday morning commute in the Gallatin Valley.
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. Remember, a Winter Weather Advisory means that there is at least an 80% chance of minor impacts due to winter weather conditions during the advisory period.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:24AM MST until March 5 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 12:24 AM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan for winter driving conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The wet snow may cause isolated power outages.
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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 12:24AM MST until March 5 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 12:24 AM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with 5 to 8 inches near the Chief Joseph and Big Hole Pass areas. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Beaverhead County and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan for winter driving conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The wet snow may cause isolated power outages.
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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 1:57 AM
Moonset: 7:39 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:27 AM - 3:57 AM10:50 AM - 1:20 PM
Minor Periods
8:43 PM - 10:13 PM7:09 AM - 8:39 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 6:21 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 2:40 AM
Moonset: 7:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:10 AM - 4:40 AM11:33 AM - 2:03 PM
Minor Periods
9:52 PM - 11:22 PM7:27 AM - 8:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 6:22 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 3:23 AM
Moonset: 8:17 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:53 AM - 5:23 AM12:17 AM - 2:47 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:47 AM - 9:17 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 6:24 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 4:09 AM
Moonset: 8:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 69.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:39 AM - 6:09 AM1:03 PM - 3:33 PM
Minor Periods
8:10 AM - 9:40 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 6:25 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 4:56 AM
Moonset: 9:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 58.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:26 AM - 6:56 AM1:51 PM - 4:21 PM
Minor Periods
8:39 AM - 10:09 AM12:08 AM - 1:38 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
