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 April 16 at 5:16AM MDT until April 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 5:16 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until noon MDT today. * IMPACTS...Slushy snow covered roads may make travel difficult. Falling and or blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 11:58AM MDT until April 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:58 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 5:16AM MDT until April 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 5:16 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Gallatin Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Slushy snow covered roads may make travel difficult, especially Thursday morning. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Isolated power outages and or tree damage possible.

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 April 16 at 5:16AM MDT until April 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 5:16 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Storm total snow accumulations between 6 and 16 inches. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Falling and or blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions. Isolated power outages and or tree damage possible.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued April 16 at 2:37AM MDT until April 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:37 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 6:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 18 inches, with the highest elevations could see up to 20 inches. Winds gusting between 30 and 50 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains, and Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially across Teton Pass and Togwotee Pass. Strong winds will cause limited visibility.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit https://weather.gov/riw/winter . For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info .