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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until March 14, 12:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

Butte, Bert Mooney Airport (KBTM)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	NW 6 MPH
Barometer	29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	32°F (0°C)
Last update	13 Mar 12:20 PM MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Wise River MT

Winter Storm Warning March 13, 12:43pm until March 14, 12:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning March 13, 12:43pm until March 14, 12:00pm
NOW until 12:00pm Sat
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 31 °F
Snow and
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 25 °F
Snow and
Windy
Saturday
High: 29 °F⇓
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Saturday Night
Low: 6 °F
Snow and
Windy then
Chance Snow
and Blustery
Sunday
High: 20 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 18 °F
Chance Snow
and Breezy
Monday
High: 36 °F
Chance Snow
and Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 33 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow and
Breezy then
Chance Snow
and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow. Widespread blowing snow. High near 31. Windy, with a west wind 34 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow. Low around 25. Windy, with a west wind 31 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -7. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -13. Windy, with a west northwest wind 28 to 38 mph decreasing to 18 to 28 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Night

A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Windy.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Windy.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.