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

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 31 at 10:48PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Southern Rocky Mountain Front, and Northwest Beaverhead County. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The wet variety of snow may pose snow load impacts to infrastructure.

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 April 1 at 1:55PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 1:55 PM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches, with higher amounts above pass level. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Northwest Beaverhead County. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy and wet variety of snow may pose snow load impacts to infrastructure.

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. 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 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...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches at and below pass level, with higher amounts above pass level. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The wet variety of snow may pose snow load impacts to infrastructure.

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 April 1 at 1:55PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 1:55 PM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches at and below pass level, with higher amounts above pass level. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The wet variety of snow may pose snow load impacts to infrastructure.

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 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.