Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Butte, Bert Mooney Airport (KBTM)

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

Overcast

40°F

4°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed N 8 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 13 Mar 01:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WNW Silver Star MT

Winter Weather Advisory until March 15, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until March 15, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  Temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -7. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 33 to 38 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -15. Windy, with a west northwest wind 27 to 37 mph decreasing to 17 to 27 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy, with a west wind around 33 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. Temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -7. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 33 to 38 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -15. Windy, with a west northwest wind 27 to 37 mph decreasing to 17 to 27 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles WNW Silver Star MT
 45.77°N 112.48°W (Elev. 8550 ft)
12:46 pm MDT Mar 13, 2026
2pm MDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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