Station Name: Ruby River near Twin Bridges MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,672 feet

Nearest Address:
101 Seyler Ln
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
Madison County

GPS Coordinates: 45.50691389, -112.3308889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued March 31 at 10:48PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 4:48 AM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 12:30 AM

* 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.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 31 at 10:34AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Tue March 31, 2026, 4:34 PM
Expires: Wed April 1, 2026, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. There is a chance of moderate to major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible for terrain above 5500 feet, including MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass, Lost Trail Pass and Lolo Pass. 2 to 6 inches possible down to 3000 feet, including Butte, Seeley Lake and Anaconda. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Butte, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Georgetown Lake, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, Lolo Pass, MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass, and Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow may cause power outages and tree damage.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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

Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 4:48 AM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 12:30 AM

* 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.