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PNS25-72: Soliciting Comments through December 19, 2025 on the Discontinuation of the Max/Min Temperature and Precipitation Table Product (RTP) for all NWS Alaska Region, Eastern Region, and Western Region Offices.

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from December 8, 05:00 PM MST until December 9, 11:00 AM MST
Winter Storm Watch in effect from December 8, 05:00 PM MST until December 10, 05:00 PM MST

Current conditions at

TIMBERCREST (TCTM8)

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

32°F

0°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	N 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	07 Dec 08:15 PM MST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Cooke City MT

Winter Storm Watch December 8, 05:00pm until December 10, 05:00pm

High Wind Watch December 8, 05:00pm until December 9, 11:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

High Wind Watch

Tonight
Low: 13 °F⇑
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 18 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Heavy
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 17 °F⇑
Heavy Snow
Tuesday
High: 21 °F⇓
Heavy Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 15 °F⇑
Heavy Snow
Wednesday
High: 24 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 18 °F⇓
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 13 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 18 by midnight. Wind chill values as low as -5. West southwest wind 26 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 5 inches.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -5. West southwest wind 24 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Monday Night

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 17 by 8pm, then rising to around 21 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as -5. West southwest wind 30 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 6 inches.

Tuesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 16 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 30 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 6 inches.

Tuesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to near 15 by 10pm, then rising to around 20 during the remainder of the night. West southwest wind 24 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 7 inches.

Wednesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. West wind 24 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 8 inches.

Wednesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. West wind 25 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 8 inches.

Thursday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 13 by 5pm. West wind 18 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 18 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind 15 to 18 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 18. West southwest wind 18 to 22 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West southwest wind 18 to 22 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 18 to 22 mph.