Blizzard Conditions from the Central Plains to the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

A Spring blizzard will move from the central High Plains to the Upper Midwest and western Great Lakes today into Thursday. The combination of heavy falling snow and strong winds will create snow-covered roads and near zero visibility at times. Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue critical fire weather today through Friday from southwestern Texas into the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Billings, Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL)

Lat: 45.80694°NLon: 108.54222°WElev: 3648.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed W 9 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 19 Mar 11:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Laurel MT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 27 to 32 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 22 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 18 to 22 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after midnight, mixing with snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 27 to 32 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 14 to 20 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 27 to 32 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 22 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 18 to 22 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain showers after midnight, mixing with snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 27 to 32 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 14 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind 17 to 26 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Laurel MT
 45.74°N 108.7°W (Elev. 3287 ft)
11:22 am MDT Mar 19, 2025
11am MDT Mar 19, 2025-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2025
 
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