Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Butte, Bert Mooney Airport (KBTM)

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

Clear

54°F

12°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed N 6 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 10:05 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles N Dewey MT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before noon, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 7600 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 7600 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 7800 feet rising to 9300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles N Dewey MT
 45.91°N 112.85°W (Elev. 7398 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
10am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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