Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast for eastern Louisiana into central Alabama which could bring flash, urban, and riverine flooding Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible across parts of the Gulf Coast States Friday and Friday night. Read More >

Current conditions at

Butte, Bert Mooney Airport (KBTM)

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

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 08:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Butte MT

Wind Advisory May 17, 12:00pm until May 17, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain before 5pm, then a slight chance of snow.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Windy, with a west wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 19 to 29 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain after midnight, mixing with snow after 3am.  Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 11 to 16 mph becoming north northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before noon, then rain and snow showers likely between noon and 3pm, then rain showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 3am, then a slight chance of snow.  Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and noon, then a chance of rain showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain before 5pm, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Windy, with a west wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 19 to 29 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after midnight, mixing with snow after 3am. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 11 to 16 mph becoming north northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before noon, then rain and snow showers likely between noon and 3pm, then rain showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 3am, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and noon, then a chance of rain showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
Butte MT
 46.01°N 112.52°W (Elev. 5522 ft)
3:40 am MDT May 17, 2024
8am MDT May 17, 2024-6pm MDT May 23, 2024
 
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