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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,564 feet

Nearest Address:
Allen Cutoff
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
Madison County

GPS Coordinates: 45.6132833, -112.3293972

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued March 24 at 12:10PM MDT until March 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Tue March 24, 2026, 12:10 PM
Expires: Wed March 25, 2026, 12:15 PM

The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior and the potential for new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA: In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125. For Zone 123, the worst conditions will impact the lower elevations where grasses remain dead or dry. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In South Central MT...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * COLD FRONT: The front will move in from the north, with passage timing forecast between 3 PM and 9 PM MDT Wednesday. Expect the districts along the Beartooth Foothills to see frontal arrival the latest. This will bring an end to the gusty conditions and shift winds from the west to the north-northeast. Light showers are possible behind the front, although the chance of a wetting rain is low. * WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Strongest from Livingston to Big Timber and north through Harlowton. * HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 75 degrees.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

High Wind Warning issued March 24 at 12:57PM MDT until March 25 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Tue March 24, 2026, 12:57 PM
Expires: Wed March 25, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, The Madison and Beaverhead River Valleys, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains, and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the warning period.

Red Flag Warning issued March 24 at 12:36PM MDT until March 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Tue March 24, 2026, 12:36 PM
Expires: Wed March 25, 2026, 9:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Missoula has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 111 East Beaverhead below 7500 feet.. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly.

High Wind Warning issued March 24 at 10:47PM MDT until March 25 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Tue March 24, 2026, 10:47 PM
Expires: Wed March 25, 2026, 6:15 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The Interstate 90 Corridor between Bozeman and Whitehall, The Madison and Beaverhead River Valleys, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains, and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Remember, a High Wind Warning means that there is at least an 80% chance of 40 mph sustained winds or 58 mph wind gusts occurring during the warning period.

Wind Advisory issued March 24 at 11:33AM MDT until March 25 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Tue March 24, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Wed March 25, 2026, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Localized gusts to 60 mph in typical wind prone areas. * WHERE...In Idaho, Eastern Lemhi County and Western Lemhi County. In Montana, Butte/Blackfoot Region. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.