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

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

Lat: 45.81556°NLon: 114.25833°WElev: 4420.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 13 Mar 02:14 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles WSW Darby MT

Flood Watch until March 14, 06:00pm
Winter Storm Warning March 13, 03:00pm until March 14, 12:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
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    Flood Watch until March 14, 06:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning March 13, 03:00pm until March 14, 12:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 32. West southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 17 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -1. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blustery

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 3pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. High near 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. West southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 17 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -1. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow before 3pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 9am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7700 feet rising to 8400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
23 Miles WSW Darby MT
 45.91°N 114.63°W (Elev. 7234 ft)
2:00 pm MDT Mar 13, 2026
3pm MDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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