Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Butte, Bert Mooney Airport (KBTM)

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

Partly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 12 Apr 10:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Wise River MT

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 41. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 27. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers.  High near 33. West southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Breezy.
    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 33. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 21. Blustery.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers. High near 33. West southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 33. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy.
Thursday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 21. Blustery.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Blustery.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Wise River MT
 45.86°N 112.93°W (Elev. 8573 ft)
2:01 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
10am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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