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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 13 Mar 10:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Wise River MT

Winter Weather Advisory until March 15, 12:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until March 15, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 2pm. 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.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    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.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow and
    Windy then
    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    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.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Windy.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 25. Windy, with a west wind around 31 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 2pm. 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. Wind chill values as low as -12. 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, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. 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. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Wise River MT
 45.86°N 112.93°W (Elev. 8573 ft)
2:00 pm MDT Mar 13, 2026
10pm MDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 20, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database