Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from May 5, 09:00 PM MDT until May 6, 12:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

Yellowstone Club - Base Area (YCBAS)

Lat: 45.23924°NLon: 111.41476°WElev: 7200.0ft.

45°F

7°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	NA 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	05 May 03:00 PM MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Big Sky MT

Winter Weather Advisory May 5, 09:00pm until May 6, 12:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

This Afternoon
High: 41 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Snow
Monday
High: 31 °F
Breezy. Heavy
Snow then
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 22 °F
Chance Snow
and Breezy
Tuesday
High: 24 °F
Snow Likely
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Snow and
Patchy
Blowing Snow
Wednesday
High: 25 °F
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight

A chance of snow showers before 9pm, then snow, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. South southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Monday

Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday

Snow likely, mainly after noon. Patchy blowing snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Snow. Patchy blowing snow before midnight. Low around 24. Blustery, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 25. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. North northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 48.