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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

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

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 01:14 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles WSW Darby MT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 02:13am until January 2, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 02:13am until January 2, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow and
    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 2pm. Areas of freezing fog before 2pm, then areas of freezing fog after 4pm. High near 32. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow and
    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 34. South wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Areas of freezing fog. Low around 30. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 2pm. Areas of freezing fog before 2pm, then areas of freezing fog after 4pm. High near 32. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 34. South wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles WSW Darby MT
 45.93°N 114.48°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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