Station Name: Madison River near West Yellowstone, MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,647 feet

Nearest Address:
Up River Loop Trail
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Gallatin County

GPS Coordinates: 44.6570722, -111.0679639

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 9:52AM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 9:52 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 7:15 AM

* 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...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * 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 16 at 1:31PM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pocatello ID

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 1:31 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches below 7000 feet and 6 to 10 inches above 7000 feet. Blowing and drifting snow with winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park, and Caribou Range. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511.idaho.gov for the latest road conditions.

Wind Advisory issued February 16 at 1:06PM MST until February 17 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Pocatello ID

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 1:06 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.

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