Winter Storm Warnings Issued for Idaho and Montana Mountains

Winter Storm Warnings issued for Idaho and Montana mountains

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Missoula upgraded Winter Storm Watches to Winter Storm Warnings at 11:04 MDT (17:04 UTC) on June 26, 2026, for four high-elevation zones in central Idaho and southwest Montana, where 10-20 cm (4-8 inches) of heavy wet snow, with isolated amounts up to 30 cm (12 inches), is forecast above about 2 000 m (6 500 feet) over the weekend. Source

Unsual Late Winter Storm Watch Issued for 8 Counties in Idaho and Montana

While Arizona and Nevada brace for 50 mph fire winds and 4 percent humidity this weekend, the Idaho-Montana border country is heading in the exact opposite direction. Winter Storm Watch in effect from Saturday evening through Monday morning above 6,500 feet across Lemhi County, Idaho and the Bitterroot and Sapphire ranges of Montana. Up to 8 inches of heavy wet snow is possible in some areas. The Watch: Where, When and How Much The National Wea…