Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

Lat: 45.81556°NLon: 114.25833°WElev: 4420.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Dec 09:14 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WSW Sula MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to around 33 by 5am. South southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 11am.  High near 35. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 33 by 5am. South southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 11am. High near 35. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles WSW Sula MT
 45.74°N 114.2°W (Elev. 7933 ft)
2:21 pm MST Dec 9, 2025
9pm MST Dec 9, 2025-6pm MST Dec 16, 2025
 
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