Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from May 17, 12:00 AM MDT until May 18, 12:00 AM MDT

Current conditions at

Butte, Bert Mooney Airport (KBTM)

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

Clear

57°F

14°C

Humidity	19%
Wind Speed	NW 14 MPH
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint	16°F (-9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 May 03:30 PM MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ENE Divide MT

Winter Weather Advisory May 17, 12:00am until May 18, 12:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

This Afternoon
High: 35 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Tonight
Low: 21 °F
Snow Likely
Sunday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 22 °F
Chance Snow
Monday
High: 39 °F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 23 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Frost
Tuesday
High: 46 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 49 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 35. West northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday

A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers likely, mainly between noon and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 6 to 16 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow before midnight, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Monday Night

Widespread frost after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Wednesday

A chance of snow between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of rain before midnight. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.