Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until March 15, 12:00 AM MDT

Current conditions at

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

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

38°F

3°C

Humidity	45%
Wind Speed	SW 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	18°F (-8°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	14 Mar 02:14 PM MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WSW Darby MT

Winter Weather Advisory March 14, 02:39pm until March 15, 12:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory March 14, 02:39pm until March 15, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Sun
Winter Weather Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 7 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blustery
then Chance
Snow
Sunday
High: 21 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 18 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Monday
High: 34 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance Snow
Tuesday
High: 41 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 32 °F
Chance Rain
then Slight
Chance
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of snow before 3pm, then snow showers likely after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -4. Breezy, with a west wind 26 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -10. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday

A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -8. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 18. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday

Snow before 3pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 34. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain and snow likely before midnight, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday

A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Wednesday

A slight chance of rain and snow before noon, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Thursday

A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Friday

A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.