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Atmospheric River in California; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central Plains

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California through Saturday. Dry, gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the central and southern High Plains Friday. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

TIMBERCREST (TCTM8)

Lat: 45.15694°NLon: 109.36056°WElev: 6400.0ft.

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed WNW 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 14 Nov 05:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Columbus MT

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 17 to 22 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light and variable wind.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 17 to 22 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light and variable wind.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbus MT
 45.63°N 109.24°W (Elev. 3599 ft)
Last Update:
4:08 am MST Nov 14, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Nov 14, 2025-6pm MST Nov 20, 2025
 
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