Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from May 22, 06:00 PM MDT until May 23, 12:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

Butte MBMG MT Tech (MTM46)

Lat: 46.01°NLon: 112.56°WElev: 5823.0ft.

46°F

8°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	NNW 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	44°F (7°C)
Last update	21 May 09:15 PM MDT

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Extended Forecast for

Butte MT

Winter Storm Watch May 22, 06:00pm until May 23, 12:00pm

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Winter Storm Watch

Tonight
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 52 °F
Chance Rain
then Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
then Heavy
Snow
Thursday
High: 45 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 27 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 55 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 56 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A chance of rain, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. High near 52. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain showers before 10pm, then rain and snow showers between 10pm and midnight, then snow after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow before noon, then rain and snow showers likely between noon and 3pm, then rain showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Saturday

A slight chance of rain, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain between midnight and 3am, then a chance of rain and snow after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Sunday

A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Memorial Day

Sunny, with a high near 64.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 73.