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 >

Current conditions at

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 11:14 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles W Darby MT

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

    NOW until 12:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  Patchy fog before 11am. Areas of freezing fog after 11am. High near 29. West southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. Patchy fog before 11am. Areas of freezing fog after 11am. High near 29. West southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles W Darby MT
 46°N 114.34°W (Elev. 8786 ft)
1:01 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
12am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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