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

Butte, Bert Mooney Airport (KBTM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	NW 11 MPH
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint	10°F (-12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	14°F (-10°C)
Last update	14 Mar 08:20 PM MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ENE Divide MT

Winter Weather Advisory March 14, 08:35pm until March 15, 12:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory March 14, 08:35pm until March 15, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Sun
Winter Weather Advisory
Tonight
Low: 9 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Sunday
High: 28 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow
Monday
High: 45 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 36 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 54 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 59 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday

A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.