High Wind Watch
2026-03-12T18:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph possible. Higher winds gusts up to 95 mph possible along the Rocky Mountain Front * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could significantly reduce visibility at times.

Moose To Storm Castle Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Montana

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Moose to Storm Castle River Run on the Gallatin River in Montana offers Class II-III rapids and is best floated from June to August with a recommended flow of 1,500 to 3,000 cfs.

Summary

Obstacles include boulder gardens, tight channels, and a few larger drops, so paddlers should have some experience and be prepared for technical maneuvers. The run is scenic with views of the surrounding mountains and forests, but water levels can vary greatly, so it's important to check before heading out.

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15-Day Weather Outlook

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	308 cfs (1.22 ft)
Percent of Normal	95%
Optimal Range	300-10000 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	III+ to IV+
Elevation	5,189 ft
Run Length	12.0 Mi
Gradient	33 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	297 cfs
Gauge Height	1.3 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 06043500

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gallatin River Near Gallatin Gateway Mt 297.0cfs	297cfs
Hyalite C At Hyalite R S Nr Bozeman Mt 18.9cfs	19cfs
Madison River Ab Powerplant Nr Mcallister Mt 107.0cfs	107cfs
Madison River Bl Ennis Lake Nr Mcallister Mt 1160.0cfs	1160cfs
Yellowstone River At Corwin Springs Mt 945.0cfs	945cfs
Madison River Near Cameron Mt 904.0cfs	904cfs