Station Name: Birch Creek at Bullhead Bridge, nr Valier, MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,511 feet

Nearest Address:
Bullhead Rd
Valier, MT 59486
Pondera County

GPS Coordinates: 48.39110278, -112.319661

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 5:53PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 5:53 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 8:00 PM

Southwest to west surface winds of between 30 to 35 mph, with gusts up 55 mph, will continue through the early evening hours. Isolated wind gusts of between 60 to 65 mph are likely in prone areas, but most areas will stay below these values. Travelers, especially those in high profile vehicles, should be prepared for strong cross winds. Additionally, blowing dust could lead to significant reductions in visibility.

High Wind Warning issued March 20 at 1:01PM MDT until March 21 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 1:01 PM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. Isolated gusts to 95 mph along the immediate east slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. * WHERE...The Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera Counties, and Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust in prone areas could lead to localized reductions in visibility.

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