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 Storm Warning issued March 14 at 2:37AM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 2:37 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Helena Valley, and Meagher County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow could reduce visibility at times.

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.

High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 2:15AM MDT until March 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 2:15 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Montana along and south of Interstate 90, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, and Canyon Ferry Area. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few heavy snow showers or snow squalls will be possible as well, particularly in the afternoon.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 14 at 12:21PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 12:21 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Helena Valley, and Meagher County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan for snowpacked and slippery roads. Snow and blowing snow may significantly reduce visibility at times on Saturday. Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes.

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 14 at 5:40PM MDT until March 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 5:40 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing and drifting snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Montana. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions with areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility through early this evening.

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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 14 at 5:46AM MDT until March 14 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 5:46 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of an inch or two at Mammoth and the Lamar Valley, 4 to 8 inches throughout the Park, and 10 to 15 inches over the Pitchstone Plateau and high peaks. Winds gusting 35 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Expect wintry travel and backcountry conditions.

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 .