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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

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

NA

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Jan 10:14 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WSW Darby MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -5. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 3. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -5. North wind 8 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 16.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Monday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WSW Darby MT
 45.95°N 114.49°W (Elev. 7425 ft)
Last Update:
2:06 pm MST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Jan 21, 2026-6pm MST Jan 28, 2026
 
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