Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Butte, Bert Mooney Airport (KBTM)

Lat: 45.95472°NLon: 112.4975°WElev: 5545.0ft.

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed WNW 18 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 11:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ESE Divide MT

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain after noon, mixing with snow after 3pm.  Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8000 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West southwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain after noon, mixing with snow after 3pm. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8000 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West southwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 8000 feet rising to 9400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7000 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles ESE Divide MT
 45.72°N 112.59°W (Elev. 7014 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
11am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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