Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until March 15, 12:00 AM MDT

Current conditions at

Lost Trail Pass (ITD87)

Lat: 45.69302°NLon: 113.94835°WElev: 7090.0ft.

light snow

24°F

-4°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	NNE 10 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	23°F (-5°C)
Visibility	1.24 mi
Wind Chill	14°F (-10°C)
Last update	14 Mar 03:15 PM MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WSW Lost Trail Pass MT

Winter Weather Advisory March 14, 03:31pm until March 15, 12:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory March 14, 03:31pm until March 15, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Sun
Winter Weather Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 9 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday
High: 28 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 23 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Likely
Monday
High: 40 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 33 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Tuesday
High: 49 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of snow between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. West northwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 6 mph.

Sunday Night

Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Monday

Snow before 3pm, then rain likely. High near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Night

A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of rain between 9pm and midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday

A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Friday

A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.