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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

LICK CREEK (LCKM8)

Lat: 45.5041°NLon: 110.96625°WElev: 6860.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 08:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SE Gallatin Gateway MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 2am and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 35. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between 2am and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 35. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SE Gallatin Gateway MT
 45.45°N 110.98°W (Elev. 8281 ft)
Last Update:
9:32 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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