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 >

Current conditions at

Ravalli County Airport (KHRF)

Lat: 46.25463°NLon: 114.1246°WElev: 3644.0ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.57 in (1001.36 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 05 May 07:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Hamilton MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then rain after 9pm.  Low around 40. North wind 8 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 11 to 18 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 3am, then a chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 9 to 17 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then rain after 9pm. Low around 40. North wind 8 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 11 to 18 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 3am, then a chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 9 to 17 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Hamilton MT
 46.15°N 114.13°W (Elev. 3986 ft)
2:41 pm MDT May 5, 2024
8pm MDT May 5, 2024-6pm MDT May 12, 2024
 
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