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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

YELLOW MULE (YLWM8)

Lat: 45.1661°NLon: 111.35954°WElev: 9200.0ft.

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 03 Jan 05:04 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Big Sky MT

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow between 8pm and 3am. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 31. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow between 8pm and 3am. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 31. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Big Sky MT
 45.2°N 111.21°W (Elev. 6985 ft)
Last Update:
4:37 am MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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