Station Name: Big Hole River bl Big Lake Cr at Wisdom MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,047 feet

Nearest Address:
State Hwy 43
Wisdom, MT 59761
Beaverhead County

GPS Coordinates: 45.61796667, -113.4569417

Nearby Water Temperatures

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.

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Winter Storm Watch issued March 30 at 10:33PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Tue March 31, 2026, 4:33 AM
Expires: Tue March 31, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches possible at and above pass level with 3 to 7 inches at lower elevations. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Southern Rocky Mountain Front, and Northwest Beaverhead County. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Slushy snow covered roads and significantly reduced visibility at times may make travel very difficult. Tire chains may be required for some vehicles. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of heavy, wet snow and winds may cause power outages and tree damage.

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Winter Storm Watch issued March 30 at 10:33PM MDT until April 3 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Tue March 31, 2026, 4:33 AM
Expires: Tue March 31, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible at elevations below 5,000 feet and 8 to 16 inches possible above 5,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Slushy snow covered roads and significantly reduced visibility at times may make travel very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Those in the backcountry should ensure they are prepared for dangerous conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of heavy, wet snow and winds may cause power outages and tree damage.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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.