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 February 16 at 11:54PM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:54 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Northwest Beaverhead County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes. Gusty winds will create areas of reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow.

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 February 17 at 11:22AM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 11:22 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, and Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 February 16 at 11:54PM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:54 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches with up to 10 inches above 7000 feet near the Continental Divide. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph over ridgetops and through north to south oriented valleys. * WHERE...Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes. Gusty winds will create areas of reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow.

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 February 17 at 3:11AM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:11 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches across much of the area, with higher amounts 8 to 12 inches over Pitchstone Plateau of southwest Yellowstone. Accumulations up to 2 inches around Mammoth. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Backcountry travel will be difficult.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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 .

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 12:16PM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 12:16 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches for much of the area, with higher accumulations 7 to 12 inches for the Pitchstone Plateau of southwest Yellowstone. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Backcountry travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total accumulations around 2 inches near Mammoth.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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.