Station Name: Jefferson River near Three Forks MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,081 feet

Nearest Address:
87571 Frontage Rd
Three Forks, MT 59752
Gallatin County

GPS Coordinates: 45.8971361, -111.5956722

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued February 24 at 1:15PM MST until February 25 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Tue February 24, 2026, 1:15 PM
Expires: Wed February 25, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected with locally higher gusts possible near the Continental Divide. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, The Madison and Beaverhead River Valleys, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Convective snowbands are possible on Wednesday between 4 AM and 12 PM and may impact the morning commute. Be prepared for sudden changes in road and weather conditions, especially if traveling along I-90.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 24 at 8:38PM MST until February 25 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Tue February 24, 2026, 8:38 PM
Expires: Wed February 25, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Expect winter driving 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.

Special Weather Statement issued February 25 at 3:30AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Wed February 25, 2026, 3:30 AM
Expires: Wed February 25, 2026, 7:00 AM

At 330 AM MST...radar showed showers increasing in coverage across southwest Montana in association with an advancing frontal system. Temperatures are near freezing below 5000 ft where precipitation is mixed but cooling this morning will result in a transition to mostly snow as these showers track across southwest Montana through 7 AM MST. Snow showers will affect areas as far south as Dillon and along the I-90 corridor to Bozeman and Bozeman pass by 6 AM MST. Snow accumulation at elevations below 5000 ft will be minimal, but travelers should expect changing visibility and road conditions in areas affected by these showers. In addition, locally gusty winds near these showers may produce additional visibility reduction.

High Wind Warning issued February 24 at 11:39PM MST until February 25 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Tue February 24, 2026, 11:39 PM
Expires: Wed February 25, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected with locally higher gusts possible near the Continental Divide. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, The Madison and Beaverhead River Valleys, Meagher County Valleys, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Convective snowbands are possible on Wednesday between 4 AM and 12 PM and may impact the morning commute. Be prepared for sudden changes in road and weather conditions, especially if traveling along I-90.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

High Wind Watch issued February 24 at 1:15PM MST until February 27 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Tue February 24, 2026, 1:15 PM
Expires: Wed February 25, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Cascade County, including the Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Gates of the Mountains, Helena Valley, and Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 2 AM to 11 PM MST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.